Make Your Move for Mental Health
Released On 21st May 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May and this year’s theme is “Movement: Moving More for our Mental Health.”
Somerset Council’s Public Health team in partnership with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) are encouraging businesses and communities to take part and support the campaign to tackle stigma and get people talking about mental health.
Public Health’s ‘Healthy Somerset’ website has a page dedicated to the campaign which includes information and resources to help people make moments for movement in their daily routine, whether by going for a walk during lunch breaks, dancing to music, chair exercises or stretching whilst watching the tv – it all counts. https://bit.ly/MHAWSomerset
The Public Health are calling for members of the public to share how they move for their mental health, by tagging @SomersetCouncil in their social media posts and including the hashtag #MHAWSomerset.
Somerset has seen an increase in the number of adults who have been diagnosed with depression, rising to 15.4%. Research has consistently found that being physically active has a significant, positive impact on mental health and overall wellbeing. Regular movement has been found to reduce stress, increase energy levels, improve mood, boost self-esteem, and enhance overall brain function.
