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.
Five ways to wellbeing helps you to understand the five key elements which contribute to mental wellbeing:
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.
For more on the 5 steps to mental wellbeing click this link
Sensory walks in nature with Sense
Sensory trails have been created to help people of all ages and abilities to confidently get outside and connect with the environment using all their available senses. The walks have been created in partnership with national charity Sense. Routes have been co-designed with people with living experience of a sensory impairment and follow fairly flat, level ground. These routes are self-led. You may choose to go with friends, family or a support group.
Click on the image below to open up the relevant map:
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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.
