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Why does moving matter?
Movement is good not just for our physical health - it's good for our mental wellbeing, connects and strengthens communities, and boosts the nation's economy.
👉 sportengland.org/about-us/un…
ALT Exercise class for women.
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🌳APPLY NOW FOR THE BIG GREEN FUND🌳
Time is running out to apply for The Big Green Fund; your chance to transform a space in your community
Find out more and apply here ➡️stoke.gov.uk/biggreenfund
ALT Big Green Fund
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📢 We're hiring a Communities Officer!
We are looking for someone with excellent relationship-building skills, experience working with volunteers, and a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Find out more and apply 👇
jocoxfoundation.org/careers
ALT An image of The Jo Cox Foundation team, alongside the text: Join our team, Communities Officer, £24,000 (pro-rated), Flexible working, Deadline: 23 July.
Join us next week at The Great Walk Together! 🌻🐦
Enjoy a walk and a picnic at the beautiful Hanley Park whilst having a chat and meeting some new people.
📅 Thursday 13th July 2023, 11am.
#MoreInCommon #community #walk
ALT The Great Walk Together poster.
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🧵 THREAD (1/4)
It's one of the hottest days of the year.
Intense heat can bring unique challenges for those of us living with mental illness.
Certain medications can make it more difficult for our bodies to regulate temperature, for example 👇
ALT A blue background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Heading reads: Consider your medication Words alongside the heading read: Some medications can impair the part of the brain responsible for temperature regulation. If you think this might apply to you, check in with your GP or mental health team.
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🏃♀️🏃♂️We have 2 spots left in our team for the iconic Great North Run, on Sunday 10 September. The atmosphere's great with thousands of supporters lining the 13.1 mile race.
E-mail [email protected] to get your place.
£30 registration fee, £350 fundraising target.
📢 Mental Health First Aid Training
This internationally recognised Adult Mental Health First Aid 2-Day course by @IncEmp will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be a Mental Health First Aider.
👉 bit.ly/449Nxyx
#MentalHealth #training
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Whether they are a friend, family member or colleague, there are times when we might worry about someone else's mental health. Our website has lots of resources to help you support someone going through a difficult time: pulse.ly/2dil71spjh
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Physically literate children are more likely to be active & have higher levels of mental wellbeing.
So it's vital that there's focus on providing positive experiences, with children involved in decisions around design & delivery.
🔗 sportengland.org/news/childr…
#WorldWellbeingWeek
ALT More children and young people are getting active to support their mental wellbeing.
💭 Ways you can improve your health and mental health
The Health and Wellbeing Hub by NHS Professionals features useful guides such as 'Tips and tools for managing stress' and 'Dopamine and Men's Mental Health'.
👉 bit.ly/3Nw1ml5
#MensHealthWeek
ALT A man smiling.
Active My Way retweeted
This #MensHealthWeek, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight men’s relationship with mental health.
Sometimes, men can find it hard to speak out about #MentalHealth, but help and support is available.
🔗 You can find out more here: pulse.ly/qz0j96paih
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Volunteering is good for your mental health because being kind and compassionate benefits our well-being and happiness. 💚
To mark #VolunteersWeek, here are some ideas of ways that you could do good by volunteering.
Let us know what you do below 👇
This #CarersWeek there are lots of brilliant activities taking place to celebrate. 🎉
From fun in-person events, to online quizzes, there's plenty for everyone to get involved with.
👉 bit.ly/43lIgUj
#carers #community
ALT A carer showing an elderly person a piece of paper whilst smiling.
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People with a long-term health condition are more likely to be inactive than those without. Addressing these barriers to inactivity is vital.
Take a look at our tools and resources specific to helping those with a health condition: sportengland.org/research-an…
ALT Group of older people walking outside.
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It's #NationalWalkingMonth 🚶♀️
Here are 4 helpful reminders to bear in mind when preparing for your next walk 👇
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Spending time with nature can help reduce feelings of stress and has been proven to have a positive effect on our mood 🌸
To celebrate our listening garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week we’ve put together our best tips for enjoying some time with nature 💚🌱 1/5
🐿🌷 Getting out in nature is just one of the ways you can help manage feelings of anxiety.
Check out below other small ways you can help manage your anxiety.
👉 bit.ly/3BJs4QB
#anxiety #mentalhealth #wellbeing #mind #mentality #nature #Staffordshire #StokeonTrent
ALT A man walking a dog in forest near a river.