How to improve your mental health using physical activity
A guide on the mental health benefits of exercise, and how to improve your mental health with physical activity.
Read : How to improve your mental health using physical activityMoving for your mental health
We know that moving our bodies regularly can support good mental health and wellbeing so we hope these stories inspire others.
Read : Moving for your mental healthCardiff City FC’s Foundation (CCFCF) programme
The CCFCF programme works with young people to offer opportunities in sport, education and skill based learning - helping young people access positive activities of interest to them, while attempting to influence positive behaviour change.
Read : Cardiff City FC’s Foundation (CCFCF) programmeMoving more for our mental health
Regular physical activity is known to improve mental health, quality of life, and wellbeing. It also helps prevent and treat heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and breast and colon cancer, and more.
Read : Moving more for our mental healthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
The symptoms and causes of SAD, getting support and ways you can look after yourself.
Read : Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Prevention and mental health
What prevention means, preventative measures to help yourself, and changes society can make to prevent mental health problems.
Read : Prevention and mental healthPhysical activity improves lives of people with severe mental health problems
A study of 31 people with severe mental health problems in Northern Ireland conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed evidence of the beneficial impact of physical exercise.
Read : Physical activity improves lives of people with severe mental health problemsPhysical health and mental health
How your mental health affects your physical health, and what you can do to help yourself.
Read : Physical health and mental healthWalking in nature is my therapy
Heather, aged 62 (and a half), is a mum of 4, grandmother of 5 and a child at heart. She shares how walking in nature helps her mental health.
Read : Walking in nature is my therapyLondoner takes on 30 half marathons in 30 days challenge
Chris Hatfield, from Lewisham South-East London, is embarking on an epic challenge as he runs 30 half marathons in 30 days in aid of Mental Health Foundation.
Read : Londoner takes on 30 half marathons in 30 days challenge