You Belong Here: The Connection Between Community, Sleep, and Scent

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

At Vocā, we believe that true rest goes far beyond a good night’s sleep. It’s about feeling safe, supported, and connected — with yourself and with the people around you. That’s why this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week resonates so deeply with us: community.

Since 2001, Mental Health Awareness Week has united the UK in focusing on what it means to care for our mental wellbeing. This year, it’s a celebration of the power and importance of the spaces that help us feel like we belong. And it couldn’t come at a more meaningful time.

We know that being part of a supportive community can significantly impact mental health. It reminds us that we’re not alone. It offers safety in hard times and a sense of purpose in everyday life. But what often gets overlooked is how this feeling of belonging directly affects our ability to rest and restore — especially when it comes to sleep.

At Vocā, we’ve built our brand on the belief that sleep is the foundation of wellbeing. Without it, everything else becomes harder: our focus, our resilience, our relationships. But the quality of our sleep is deeply intertwined with how safe and connected we feel. That’s where the power of scent comes in.

Scent has the remarkable ability to ground us. Our aromatherapy rituals — from our bestselling rollerballs to our calming pillow sprays — are crafted using therapeutic botanical oils known for their ability to calm the nervous system. These blends aren’t just about creating a moment of calm. They’re about creating a sense of belonging within yourself. When you breathe in the familiar notes of jasmine, neroli or frankincense, your body receives a simple but powerful signal: you are safe. You are home. You are held.

This is what Vocā is about. We don’t just offer products; we offer rituals — moments to come back to yourself, reconnect with your senses, and feel supported in a world that often moves too fast. Our community is growing — made up of people who understand that slowing down is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. That healing begins with rest. That rest begins with scent. And that we all deserve to feel like we belong.

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we invite you to pause and reflect on the communities that hold you — and the rituals that restore you. Whether you’re new to Vocā or have been with us from the beginning, you are part of this. You belong here.