Mental Health, Sport & Physical Activity Network

Merseyside Sports Foundation are proud to lead @MindCharity North West network to connect physical activity, sport and mental health. You can read about the Regional Networks here: mind.org.uk/about-us/our-p…

Empowering people to move their lives forward in a positive direction 💪 @sportinmind deliver sport and physical activity sessions to support the recovery of people living with mental health problems. #MentalHeathAwarenessWeek

Physical activity can be very effective in relieving stress. Even a short burst of 10 minutes of brisk walking increases our mental alertness, energy and positive mood. Find out more with @mentalhealth ⬇️ #StressAwarenessMonth mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental…

Even when this site closes, there are still loads of great support partners. Including North West based Local Minds 🤝 @WirralMind @MindHalton @sthelensmind @CheshireMid @RochdaleMind @stockportmind @ManchesterMind @MindinSalford @LancsMind @mindinfurness @CE_Mind

There are three other newsletters available which you could sign up to, to continue to be in the know about your place, health and wellbeing @MindCharity 👇 mind.org.uk/about-us/our-p… @GMMoving 👇 gmmoving.co.uk/newsletters @MerseysideSport 👇 eepurl.com/gn3Nsb

This Twitter account will close on 31st May. @MerseysideSport and your Active Partnership, and Local Minds are still active. However we will be handing over to local spaces and places. We will continue to provide signposting, connections and legacy support here until this date.

As some of you might know, Mind Regional Network Programme has now come to an end. And what a journey we've been on in the NW! Thankyou to everyone for joining the ride in every way possible. See the national legacy plans 👇 mind.org.uk/about-us/our-p… We will share next steps soon

🚨SAVE THE DATES🚨 We are excited to share what we have planned for the rest of the year. All zoom links will be shared via email so if you’re not on our emailing list, drop appancommunity@gmail.com a message. All meetings are recorded & provided via a link if you request them

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek share this post and spread the word 👇🏾 Your mental health matters, regardless of the week. And you don’t have to face it alone. Special shout out to Laura Jane illustrations for this gorgeous artwork💙

1 week till the first APPAN meeting of 2023! We are excited to hear further from Dr Amanda Pitkethly in this interactive session, where she will speak about MI in applied exercise psychology practice and where to find relevant training. We hope to see you there!

72% of suspected suicides are in males and each suicide is a tragedy. Find out how we’re working to prevent suicides in Cheshire and Merseyside, by downloading our 2022-2027 Suicide Prevention Strategy here: bit.ly/3cZP0SQ #SuicidePrevention #HopeThroughAction

So, I have some news! 😃 The BBC will broadcast my documentary ‘Becoming Dad’ on Mon 14th Nov at 8.30pm on @BBCOne! Becoming Dad is the first TV doc to bring issues around dads’ mental health, equal parenting & work-life balance to the mainstream ❤ Please share 🙏🏾

Recently published - "Guidance providing a working definition of trauma-informed practice for practitioners working in the #health and care sector” bit.ly/3DNg4hG

Do you have an idea or programme that can help underrepresented groups to stay active? The #TogetherFund to help tackle inequalities through @Sport_England @TNLUK is open for applications from organisations that need funding. Find out more ➡️ merseysidesport.com/sport-england-…

Young people to be prescribed surfing and dancing by NHS to help anxiety (via @guardian @denis_campbell) theguardian.com/society/2022/o… #OpenGoal @ucl @uclnews @WaveProject @EMDForLife #SportForDevelopmentCoalition

MSP proud to partner with @MARE_CIC to deliver a special Black History Month edition of our free workshop 'Engaging Diverse Communities in Sport & Physical Activity' 📅 Thurs 27th October 🕐 1pm - 4pm 🌍 Lifestyles Tennis Centre, Liverpool, L15 4LE ✍️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-div…

I found this diagramme very useful to clarify the new ways of system working in healthcare #ICS

It's inspiring to see so many people coming together today to support the #AllTogetherActiveCM Physical Activity strategy launch Support & sign our pledge: slido.com using #2976277 #BetterTogether @ActiveCheshire @Sport_England @MerseysideSport @C_MPartnership

Whatever you're going through, you're not alone. We're here for you this #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond. Please like and retweet this post so we can reach someone who really needs to see it 💙

We are greatly saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Royal Family and her loved ones.

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