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 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 challengeMental health strains that affect our top athletes
Dr David Crepaz‑Keay and Heather Lewis talk about the mental health stresses and strains that affect our top-flight athletes, as well as you and me.
Read : Mental health strains that affect our top athletesWhy am I running a 100 mile race?
If you’re going to do something that’s hard, you’d better have a clear idea of why you’re doing it in the first place. Especially when it comes to running.
Read : Why am I running a 100 mile race?Running the Cambrian Way for mental health
Jared Linter, 22, from Portsmouth, will be running the Cambrian Way to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation. Designated one of the UK’s hardest trails, it takes in almost 300 miles of Wales’ most beautiful scenery, including 46 peaks, which have the same total elevation as two Mount Everests.
Read : Running the Cambrian Way for mental healthCold-water therapy and short walks help my mental health
Dave talks about how living with chronic arthritis and other health conditions affects his mental health – and how cold-water therapy and short walks, when he can, helps him cope.
Read : Cold-water therapy and short walks help my mental healthHow running has boosted my mental health
Sami, 23, who lives in Manchester, has found running to make a big difference to his mental health. Having sought support for suicidal feelings, anxiety and an eating disorder, his therapist recommended The Running Charity. This has had a huge impact on him and his mental health.
Read : How running has boosted my mental healthI couldn't manage my mental health without exercising
Christina talks about how living with Type 1 Diabetes, and seven other auto-immune conditions, makes exercise difficult – but how essential it is to support her mental and physical health.
Read : I couldn't manage my mental health without exercisingLooking after my mental health one move at a time
Bethan Davies completed the London Marathon for the Mental Health Foundation in memory of her friend Jon who she lost to suicide last year. Read her story
Read : Looking after my mental health one move at a time