Active My Way

Created by @TogetherActiv, we want to help everyone be more active more often.

[Sport England @Sport_England]

Why does moving matter?

Movement is good not just for our physical health - it's good for our mental wellbeing, connects and strengthens communities, and boosts the nation's economy.

👉 https://t.co/aqsHAJ0CMF

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

🌳APPLY NOW FOR THE BIG GREEN FUND🌳

Time is running out to apply for The Big Green Fund; your chance to transform a space in your community

Find out more and apply here ➡️https://t.co/UbK6P3Wfml

[The Jo Cox Foundation @JoCoxFoundation]

📢 We're hiring a Communities Officer!

We are looking for someone with excellent relationship-building skills, experience working with volunteers, and a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://t.co/Lqrs5nHcG2

[Active My Way @ActiveMyWay1]

Join us next week at The Great Walk Together! 🌻🐦

Enjoy a walk and a picnic at the beautiful Hanley Park whilst having a chat and meeting some new people.

📅 Thursday 13th July 2023, 11am.

#MoreInCommon #community #walk

[Rethink Mental Illness @Rethink_]

🧵 THREAD (1/4)

It's one of the hottest days of the year.

Intense heat can bring unique challenges for those of us living with mental illness.

Certain medications can make it more difficult for our bodies to regulate temperature, for example 👇

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️We have 2 spots left in our team for the iconic Great North Run, on Sunday 10 September. The atmosphere's great with thousands of supporters lining the 13.1 mile race.

E-mail [email protected] to get your place.

£30 registration fee, £350 fundraising target.

[Active My Way @ActiveMyWay1]

📢 Mental Health First Aid Training

This internationally recognised Adult Mental Health First Aid 2-Day course by @IncEmp will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be a Mental Health First Aider.

👉 https://t.co/6Cz0q6ZmI4

#MentalHealth #training

[Active My Way @ActiveMyWay1]

Looking for ways to get moving outdoors? 👇🌱

[We Are Undefeatable @undefeatable]

Get moving outside with these 4 activities!

🏞️ Take a peaceful stroll in the park
🌱 Tend to your plants
⚾ Have fun with park games
💦 Go for a dip

Are there any other activities you'd add? We'd love to hear in the comments 👇

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

Whether they are a friend, family member or colleague, there are times when we might worry about someone else's mental health. Our website has lots of resources to help you support someone going through a difficult time: https://t.co/aeLs2O0kaa

[Sport England @Sport_England]

Physically literate children are more likely to be active & have higher levels of mental wellbeing.

So it's vital that there's focus on providing positive experiences, with children involved in decisions around design & delivery.

🔗 https://t.co/N4sv1DEktf

#WorldWellbeingWeek

[Active My Way @ActiveMyWay1]

💭 Ways you can improve your health and mental health

The Health and Wellbeing Hub by NHS Professionals features useful guides such as 'Tips and tools for managing stress' and 'Dopamine and Men's Mental Health'.

👉 https://t.co/FftB8NTD7o

#MensHealthWeek

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

This #MensHealthWeek, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight men’s relationship with mental health.

Sometimes, men can find it hard to speak out about #MentalHealth, but help and support is available.

🔗 You can find out more here: https://t.co/NeaOXN663l

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

Volunteering is good for your mental health because being kind and compassionate benefits our well-being and happiness. 💚

To mark #VolunteersWeek, here are some ideas of ways that you could do good by volunteering.

Let us know what you do below 👇

[Active My Way @ActiveMyWay1]

This #CarersWeek there are lots of brilliant activities taking place to celebrate. 🎉

From fun in-person events, to online quizzes, there's plenty for everyone to get involved with.

👉 https://t.co/7x1unNb5SO

#carers #community

[Sport England @Sport_England]

People with a long-term health condition are more likely to be inactive than those without. Addressing these barriers to inactivity is vital.

Take a look at our tools and resources specific to helping those with a health condition: https://t.co/GEJY2Biuwf

[We Are Undefeatable @undefeatable]

It's #NationalWalkingMonth 🚶‍♀️

Here are 4 helpful reminders to bear in mind when preparing for your next walk 👇

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Spending time with nature can help reduce feelings of stress and has been proven to have a positive effect on our mood 🌸

To celebrate our listening garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week we’ve put together our best tips for enjoying some time with nature 💚🌱 1/5

[Active My Way @ActiveMyWay1]

🐿🌷 Getting out in nature is just one of the ways you can help manage feelings of anxiety.

Check out below other small ways you can help manage your anxiety.

👉 https://t.co/JllnzSeJu2

#anxiety #mentalhealth #wellbeing #mind #mentality #nature #Staffordshire #StokeonTrent