05/05/2026
𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒
𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 “𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐓”
The Department of Behavioural Health Services is proud to announce the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month 2026, under the national anti-stigma campaign “Shift Your Mind TCI: Reframing Mental Health in the Turks and Caicos Islands.” This year’s theme, “RESET,” calls on individuals, families, and communities to pause, reflect, and take intentional steps toward strengthening mental well-being.
“RESET is not about a one-day conversation. It is about recognising where we are, being honest about what is not working, and making small but meaningful changes that support how we live and relate to each other,” said Dr. Alicia Malcolm, Director of Behavioural Health Services.
The Honourable Minister of Health & Human Services, Hon. Kyle Knowles, added, “Mental health is not separate from our daily lives. This initiative is about bringing those conversations into our homes, workplaces, and communities in a real and practical way.”
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐍?
R – Recognise (What’s going on with me?)
E – Express (How do I talk about it?)
S – Support (Who’s in my corner?)
E – Engage (What helps me cope?)
T – Transform (How do I move forward?)
𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒
Maternal Mental Health Wellness Check-In Initiative
Youth Roundtable Discussion – Grand Turk
Morning Pause & Conversation: Panel Discussion – Providenciales
Coffee & Conversation – Providenciales
Youth Bonfire – North Caicos
“The RESET Experience” – Adult Mental Health Fair (Providenciales)
𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏: Maternal Mental Health & Wellbeing – Mama Tip Campaign
Focus: Maternal Mental Health & Wellbeing
This week centres on supporting expecting mothers, new mothers, and those experiencing challenges.
Public Activity:
Mama Tip Campaign
Record and share a 30-second (or less) video offering advice, encouragement, or support to mothers at different stages.
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐: Work Culture & Mental Health – Workplace activities and “Weekly Win”
Focus: Work Culture & Mental Health
This week targets working professionals and workplace environments, promoting healthy coping and supportive cultures.
Public Activity:
Wear green in the workplace
Share a short video showing “what’s in your mug” by sharing a weekly win or how to tips for making it through the work week.
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟑: Youth Mental Health – “We Don’t Play About Ours” Challenge
Focus: Youth Mental Health
This week will engage young people through music, movement,
and social expression.
Public Activities:
Green Socks & Crocs Day
“Don’t Play” Dance Challenge
Participants will create a 30-second (or less) video dancing to the
“Don’t Play With Me – God on My Side” audio.
Optional: respond to the prompt: “What is one thing you do to protect your peace when life gets too loud?
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟒: Aging Adults – Green & Golden Memory Challenge
Focus: Aging Adults
This week promotes intergenerational connection and healthy ageing.
Public Activities:
Green & Golden Memory Challenge
Everyone is encouraged to wear green and spend 10 intentional minutes creating a meaningful moment with an older adult.
This month is not just about awareness. It is about building a culture where people feel safe to speak, supported to seek help, and empowered to care for their mental health. Residents are encouraged to follow the Department’s platforms to stay engaged, participate in weekly activities, and be part of this national movement.
To learn more about DBHS programs and activities please contact:
Department of Behavioural Health Services - Zone 1 (Grand Turk/South Caicos, Salt Cay) 649 338 3613 and Zone 2 (Providenciales, North & Middle Caicos) 649 338 3616.
Also, be sure to visit our website www.gov.tc/dmhsd and follow our social media accounts wTCI Department of Behavioural Health Services and on Instagram. You can also visit and follow the Ministry of Health’s page on hTurks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Health and Human Services
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