Sue is one of our service users. She started running with our Shoreham running group in Oct 2023 & also joins in with some of our other physical activities, such as Mindful Mile walks. ⁠Keep doing what you're doing Sue!
⁠➡️ Physical activity groups: westsussexmind.org/help_and_suppo…

Running has brought Heather self-belief, belonging to a community, an anxiety-busting hobby and important life skills.⁠ The transformative power of running! 🤩 🏃🏽‍♀️⁠
⁠➡️ Read about Heather's running journey here: ⁠westsussexmind.org/news/2024/runn…
⁠ #MoveResetRepeat
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Kat & Bethany, part of our GP surgery team, have been setting up displays & information tables this week to raise awareness about the benefits of exercise for #mental health. Big thanks to Kat & Bethany for their fabulous displays across surgeries in #Worthing
#MHAW2024
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Wear It Blue at Worthing parkrun this Saturday 18 May!

Show your support for good mental well-being ❤️

Register on the parkrun website for free: parkrun.org.uk/worthing/

#WearItBlue
#fundraising
#run

Sue is a regular at our seated yoga class, one of the social activities we run for people getting support with us.⁠ 67-year-old Sue has bipolar disorder and says she enjoys mindful or meditative activities like yoga, as well as table tennis 🏓 🧘🏻‍♀️
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Are you an experienced and driven fundraising and communications professional? Can you help lead us to deliver our fundraising and communications ambitions and strategy? For more information, go to: westsussexmind.org/jobs/fundraisi… #wearehiring #westsussex #fundraising #communications

Getting outside & walking became a lifeline for 82-year-old Bernie as he felt increasingly isolated by his caring responsibilities & his mental health suffered.
➡️ Full story: westsussexmind.org/news/2024/stay…
⁠ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MoveResetRepeat
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

We like to move it, move it!⁠
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As Mental Health Awareness Week continues, we want to inspire everyone to get active, whether it's hiking up a mountain or taking the stairs!

Movement is key to physical and mental wellbeing, so get stuck in.⁠
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#MoveResetRepeat

Getting started with exercise can be difficult & there may be barriers of cost, physical health or negative past experiences ⁠🚧⁠ But if you try different things & find something you enjoy, the effects can be powerful.⁠
⁠➡️ westsussexmind.org/help_and_suppo…
⁠ #MoveResetRepeat
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Local Olympian, Sally Gunnell OBE, on why exercise is so important for her #mentalhealth & well-being. She says that finding something you really enjoy is key for anyone struggling to get active.⁠ Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Sally 🙏🏽⁠
⁠ #MHAW2024 #MoveResetRepeat

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're raising awareness about mental health and raising funds for local people through our Wear It Blue campaign 💙

➡️ Make a donation and show your support: westsussexmind.enthuse.com/cf/5026/WearIt…

➡️ Share your photos using #WearItBlue ForWSM
#WearItBlue

Welcome to #MentalHealthAwarenessWee 2024, where the theme is the power of moving for your #mentalhealth 🏃🏽‍♀️🏊🏿⁠ We'll be sharing stories, offering tips & extolling the virtues of movement in all shapes & forms.
⁠➡️ Resources & tips: westsussexmind.org/help_and_suppo…
⁠ #MoveResetRepeat

In times of struggle, reaching out for support can be a lifeline. ⁠If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, there are organisations ready to lend a hand. ⁠
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Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
⁠ #MentalHealthSupport ⁠

This Monday we kick off Mental Health Awareness Week, 13-19 May! ⁠

Wear It Blue and support local people by fundraising in support of West Sussex Mind 🫶⁠
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Scan the QR code for more information or visit our website: westsussexmind.org/get-involved/f…
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#WearItBlue ⁠
#fundraising ⁠

We are proud to have played our part in training one million learners in Mental Health First Aid.⁠ Thanks to all our trainers (Jane, Roger, Elly, Danny & Charlotte) & to all of you that have commissioned us to train your staff or have taken part in our events.

#AMHFA

Enter our first ever skydive!⁠
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Tick a challenge of your bucket list. Have a thrilling and heart-racing time jumping from 12,000 ❤️⁠
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Visit our webpage for more information: bit.ly/wsmskydive⁠
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#skydive ⁠
#fundraiser ⁠
#westsussex ⁠

For more information and to book your place:

Youth Mental Health First Aid
17 and 18 July 2024
Midhurstyouth2.eventbrite.co.uk

Adult Mental Health First Aid
18 and 19 September 2024
Midhurstadult2.eventbrite.co.uk

Please get in touch if you have any queries:
[email protected]

To kick off next Mental Health Awareness Week we've organised a wellbeing collage workshop, so why not come and join us at Southwick Library between 10.15am-12.15pm next Monday?

We look forward to seeing you there.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024
#MentalHealthMatters

Are you passionate about mental health work and looking for a development opportunity or new challenge? Could you make a difference to local people? For more information, go to: westsussexmind.org/jobs/mental-he… #wearehiring #mentalhealthjobs #westsussex

Welcome to another Monday on planet Earth!

Let's kick this week off with a reminder to look after ourselves, both mentally and physically. Take a deep breath, set positive intentions, and tackle today with a smile. 😀

Go on, get out there and smash it!

#MondayMotivation