\n The campaign, is part of the lead-up to the city\u2019s Mental Health Friendly Da (Image: Southampton Mental Health Network)\n<\/p>\n
\n Chloe Naegeli, the Southampton Mental Health Network coordinator, said: “Building on actions from the Southampton Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Strategy and our ethos to make Southampton a mental health friendly city, we\u2019re launching our ‘Power of Hello’ campaign in December to build to Southampton Mental Health Friendly Day in 2026.\n<\/p>\n
\n “It will culminate on July 8 with social gatherings in all corners of the city, at a grassroots level, with an emphasis on meeting and greeting each other.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The ‘Power of Hello’ campaign aims to connect people, reduce isolation, and strengthen community ties.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ms Naegeli added: “We would like as many businesses, organisations, charities, companies and individuals as possible to get involved \u2013 even if just in a small way by saying \u2018hello\u2019 to someone in the street or making eye contact and sharing a smile on a bus journey.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The campaign launch coincides with the 200-day countdown to Southampton Mental Health Friendly Day 2026 on December 20.\n<\/p>\n
\n The campaign will feature in events and initiatives over the 200 days, giving 200 reasons to say hello to someone.\n<\/p>\n
\n Charities, businesses, educational establishments, and individuals are invited to join the countdown to Southampton Mental Health Friendly Day 2026 by supporting the ‘Power of Hello’ campaign.\n<\/p>\n