The Happiness and Wellbeing Network aims to provide a forum for sharing and developing ideas in order to contribute to the improvement of mental health, happiness and wellbeing in the northeast.

The Happiness and Wellbeing Network hosts meetings and events, and produces communications and publications.

Objectives

• To establish an informal community of persons and partners interested in mental health, happiness and wellbeing;
• To share expertise and develop ideas on how to promote happiness and wellbeing locally;
• To improve communication and cooperation between providers of services for mental health and/or wellbeing;
• To encourage and support members and other citizens in improving their own and other persons mental health, happiness  and wellbeing.

Currently there are two groups: South Shields and Sunderland. Regular meetings and events are held and any one interested or involved in mental health, happiness and wellbeing are welcome to attend. Meetings are informal and free.