Facing the flames: courage and creativity : Facing the flames: courage and creativity
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Artist, educator and storyteller, Sarmed Mirza, took part in our recent firewalk to raise funds for our work at the Mental Health Foundation.
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How running has boosted my mental health : How running has boosted my mental health
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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.
Fitness community helps parents' mental health : Fitness community helps parents' mental health
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Mark Lloyd (known as Lloydy), 49, and parent of two, runs a group training fitness business called Brawd in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Read his story.
Looking after my mental health one move at a time : Looking after my mental health one move at a time
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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
Running the Cambrian Way for mental health : Running the Cambrian Way for mental health
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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.
Cold-water therapy and short walks help my mental health : Cold-water therapy and short walks help my mental health
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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.
I couldn't manage my mental health without exercising : I couldn't manage my mental health without exercising
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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.
Why movement this Mental Health Awareness Week? : Why movement this Mental Health Awareness Week?
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There are lots of mental health benefits to movement. Find out why we've chosen it as the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024.