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Keep active - look after your mental health

Keep active

Experts believe exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate, sleep, look and feel better.

 

Exercise also keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy.

 

“I get a huge buzz from my rock ’n’ roll class. Hours later, my legs ache, but I’m still smiling.”

 

Exercising doesn’t just mean doing sport or going to the gym. Walks in the park, gardening or housework can also keep you active.

 

Experts say most people should do about 30 minutes’ exercise at least five days a week. 

 

Try to make physical activity that you enjoy a part of your day.


“It’s increased my confidence, as I’ve proved to myself that I can do things, and I’m also much fitter and have lost weight. We always have a lot of fun.”

Keeping active is just one way to look after your mental health.

 

About keeping active

 

Up and Running

Information about how people experiencing low mood can use exercise to help them get better

 

Keep active and raise money for mental health

Take part in a range of active challenges to raise money and awareness in aid of the Mental Health Foundation

 

Exercise and Depression

Evidence shows that exercise therapy can be an effective treatment for depression. We're calling for anyone

experiencing depression to be offered exercise on prescription

 

 

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