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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 👇
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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
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It's #NationalAsthmaDay!
Krisina doesn't let asthma define her. Instead the ups and downs of her journey have helped her realise just how strong she can be.
Learn more through the link below 👇
bit.ly/41NZaco
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📢 Talking about mental health is essential all year round.
Mental Health Awareness Week might be over, but we need to keep the conversation going, 365 days a year.
🔃 Retweet to help us spread the message.
ALT Keep talking. Keep listening. Keep reaching out. Keep sharing your stories. Keep checking in on people. Keep sharing our number, 116 123.
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We know Mental Health Awareness Week can be overwhelming on social media. Remember, it's OK to log off if you're finding the content tough. Your well-being comes first. Take as long as you need, and remember we’re here if you need to talk 📱 116 123 💚
ALT If you're finding social media difficult right now, It's OK to log off.
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Wearing a green ribbon is a great way to show you care about mental health.
They make great gifts for friends, family or colleagues to say you are prioritising their mental health 💚
Explore our green ribbons here: shop.mentalhealth.org.uk/col…
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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This ‘4-7-8’ mindfulness technique can help you control your thoughts and engage with the present when anxious.💚
mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work…
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety
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We can all feel anxious from time to time, but there are things we can all do to help manage those feelings. What works for you?
Share what you do to cope with your feelings of anxiety with the hashtags #ToHelpMyAnxiety and #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Pudsey’s temporarily removed his bandana.
Our 'Behind the Bandana' campaign is there to show that mental health issues are often less visible and to encourage conversations that can help.
Head here for tips and tools 👉 bbc.co.uk/pudsey
ALT Mental health issues can be harder to see. Pudsey's removed his bandana to show that some issues aren't visible on the outside. But conversations can help keep a child's mental health on track.
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week next week and we want to hear from you 💚
1. Tell us what helps you manage feelings of anxiety
2. Add the hashtags #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety
3. Tag @mentalhealth