The Mental Health Foundation received funding from DRILL (Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning) to conduct a one-year pilot study to address the high levels of physical ill-health and preventable deaths of people with serious mental health problems in Northern Ireland.
Read : Mental health and physical activity in Northern IrelandA 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 shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern IrelandThe 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.
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