Mental health and wellbeing
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social-wellbeing. We must understand how important it is to take equal care of our mental and physical health!
We have put together a list of websites and charities that can support your mental wellbeing, if you struggling please reach out for support and guidance.
To visit the websites, please click the logos below.
Staying physically active can have many positive benefits to our mental health
Sport in mind is the UK’s leading mental health sports charity who deliver physical activity projects in partnership with the NHS in order to aid recovery, promote mental wellbeing, improve physical health, combat social isolation and empower people to move their lives forward in a positive direction.
To find activities in your local area please click on the Sport in mind logo. Here you will find the activity finder page.
Please also explore our website to find low cost sports activities in your local area.
Here are the 5 ways to wellbeing, developed by the New Economics Foundation.
Step 1 - Connect
Connecting with others can help us feel close to people, and valued for who we are.
Step 2 - Get active
Studies have shown that getting active can help you sleep better, have happier moods, and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and racing thoughts.
Step 3 - Take notice.
Reminding yourself to take notice can help you to be aware of how you're feeling. It can help you understand what triggers your feelings of stress or anxiety.
Step 4 - Learn.
We're always learning new things – often without realising it. Feeling like you're learning and developing can boost your self-esteem.
Step 5 - Give.
There's been lots of research about the effects of taking part in social and community life. Some studies have shown that people who help others are more likely to rate themselves as happy.
