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World Maternal Mental Health Day 2026

Metanoia Institute marks World Maternal Mental Health Day 2026

Metanoia Administrator

6 May, 2026

Observances

Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day 2026, an initiative that aims to raise awareness of the mental health challenges faced by mothers and families.

At Metanoia, we are committed to reducing the stigma around mental health, making psychotherapy and counselling more accessible, and supporting wellbeing across communities. World Maternal Mental Health Day is an opportunity to reflect upon the ways we can better support maternal and family wellbeing as part of these efforts.

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23/07/2026
16:30 -
18:00

From £10

Metanoia's MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) is a unique non-clinical course. It offers a distinctive learning experience through writing and discussion, provides comprehensive theoretical content, and equips students with practical skills and resources for the field of CWTP.

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11/07/2026
11:00 -
14:00

From Metanoia Staff: £10 (Please note, staff tickets are non-refundable) Metanoia students: £35 Members: £55 External attendees: £80

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The Nature and Quality of my Professional Self Care with Geraldine Thomson and Sarah Boles (PCE-CfD CPD Workshop)

26/06/2026
10:00 -
17:00

This CPD training for PCE-CFD practitioners will provide an opportunity for participants to focus on the nature and quality of their professional self-care.

Mental Health Issues in Clinical Assessments (2 Days, Online)

23/06/2026
10:00 -
16:30

From Metanoia students: Free (This workshop counts towards 10 hours of your Mental Health Familiarisation Programme (MHFP)) Metanoia alumni/members: £80 External participants: £85

This workshop will explore how mental health issues may present during assessments. It will introduce the structure and approach to formal clinical diagnosis using DSM-5 and ICD-10, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of these diagnostic systems.

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23/06/2026
10:00 -
17:00

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20/05/2026
10:00 -
17:00

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