#mentalhealthawarenessweek
FREEDOM STARTS HERE 12 May 2026
This year for #mentalhealthawarenessweek we are inviting you to an online experience equipping you to navigate the world of mental health as a Christian – with practical tools and resources you can apply immediately.
Guided Reflection led by Catrina Barlow, Mercy UK Director
Begin the day by actively stepping into stillness. Learn simple, repeatable practices to calm your body, regulate your mind, and anchor yourself in God’s presence—tools you can return to in everyday moments of overwhelm.
Teaching by Debbie Harvie, Mercy Beyond CEO
When distress hits, you don’t have to feel powerless. Discover practical, trauma-informed tools (such as grounding techniques) you can use in the moment to regulate your emotions, restore stability, and take back control.
Panel Discussion with guests Ellie Gage (Kintsugi Hope CEO) & Ruth Stephens (Join the Dots CEO)
Safety doesn’t happen by accident—it’s something we build. Join this honest panel conversation and learn how to recognise spiritual abuse, recognise harm and actively create spiritual and psychological safety for those around you.
Personal experience + Step-by-step guide to discipleship that transforms with Bryn Abbott, Mercy UK Director
Move from passive belief to active spiritual transformation. Explore how you—and your church—can take intentional steps toward deeper healing, stronger relationships, and a more honest, life-changing walk with God.
Interviews, impact & invitation with former Freedom Journey participants
Join former Freedom Journey participants for an evening of stories, impact, and real-life transformation. Experience what happens when people take intentional action to encounter God in their pain.
