Nutrition and Hydration Week 2025

This week it is Nutrition and Hydration Week! The purpose of this week is to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and well being in health and social care!

One of the key aim of the week is to Reinforce, Focus and Energise!

Why is Nutrition and Hydration an important aspect of our wellbeing?

The relationship between our diet and our mental health is complex. However, research shows a link between what we eat and how we feel. You don't have to make big changes to your diet, but eating well can help make a difference to your mental health.

Mind have written a great blog about Food and Mental Health providing helpful tips and tricks to managing your diet when you feel unwell and explore food groups such as Protein that can help to regulate your thoughts and feelings. Click here to read: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mental-health

It is important to remember that you do not need to make drastic changes such as cutting out all sugar or carbohydrates. These foods are ok in moderation and you do not need to stop eating foods you enjoy. However implementing a balanced well-rounded diet and drinking enough water to remain hydrated can make a huge difference to your recovery journey. 

At The Recovery College, We have a course called Food & Mood. During this course we explore how the food we eat affects how we think and feel, ways we can lift our mood and think more clearly through healthy eating, as well as the role of the gut and brain, helping us to understand what makes a better mood overall. 

One of our facilitator's Lisa has shared her thoughts on the benefits of the Food and Mood course, she said that taking part in the Food and Mood course would be beneficial to your overall wellbeing. You are able to learn a lot and have access to loads of resources! By eating well, staying hydrated, and exercising if you can, these are all steps towards helping you to feel better.

If you are interested in the Food and Mood course or any of our other available courses be sure to contact us 0121 543 4061 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Some links that you may find helpful:

Nutrition and Hydration Week Website: https://nutritionandhydrationweek.co.uk/

This NHS website provides a wealth of resources for you to dig into: Better Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a balanced diet. The Eatwell Guide - NHS (www.nhs.uk) 

The RC Team

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The Recovery College is an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health.

All of our sessions are created with people who have lived experience of challenges with their own mental health along with carers and healthcare professionals.

You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to attend the college. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over.

If you would like to enrol with us here at The Recovery College, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061.