On #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we learned that 31% would exercise more if we enjoyed it (Mental Health Foundation).

Keep the momentum going with some fun exercise inspired by last week's activities 🏋️‍♂️

Why not turn something you enjoy into your 100 challenge 👇
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🗓️ Join us next week at the National Rural Mental Health Forum seminar!

Hear Samaritans Scotland and SRUC professionals present their recent research on mental health protective factors for isolated workers in the West Highlands & Skye.

Sign up 👇
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🎧 Our Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) team shared their impact on the Get Real podcast by ermha365.

The podcast explores DBI recently being highlighted as a model for a similar service in Australia.

Listen to the podcast 👇
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Discover the creativity and resilience showcased at a recent Open Day at our Stafford Centre in Edinburgh 🎨

Every piece of artwork exhibited was crafted by people affected by mental illness.

Learn more about the support we deliver in Edinburgh 👇
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Our staff and the people we support in Edinburgh explored how movement improves our mental health at Village Hotels this week 🤸‍♀️

We did weights, boxing, Zumba and asked gym-goers what helps their wellbeing.

Move more and sign up to the 100 challenge 👇
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Our CEO Nick Ward has written to Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Justice, following Police Scotland's comments that they spend too much time responding to mental health callouts.

No one in mental health crisis should be left in limbo.

Read the letter ⬇️
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Despite loss and grief, Barry found comfort and belonging in movement and creativity.

From writing and playing music to hiking and running marathons, he turned pain into purpose.

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , learn how movement can lead to growth 👇
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'We are encouraging as many people as possible to get outside and get moving to try and improve their mental health.'

Change Mental Health are encouraging people to get involved in physical activity as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Our Dumfries & Galloway team is always finding new activities to promote movement and mental wellbeing.

You can see the joy on their faces, no matter the activity! 😃

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What new activities have you tried for your mental health? Share below 💭

From gardening and walking to art groups, every activity in Fife and Tayside aims to promote better mental health through movement.

On #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , learn what else you can do to improve your wellbeing 👇
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Movement doesn't just have to be physical activity. It can be action too.

Let's move the conversation around mental health forward during this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek .

Too many don't have the support they need.

Move to change mental health 👇
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A heartfelt thank you to all who supported our cause during the Ross County FC & Hibernian Football Club game ⚽

We had a great afternoon talking about Suicide Bereavement Support and the work we do within Highland.

Read about Suicide Bereavement Support 👇
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We welcomed Paul Sweeney MSP to our Stafford Centre in Edinburgh yesterday to learn more about the work of our Veterans Community Café.

Paul spoke to veterans we support and learned about the peer support they benefit from.

Learn more about the café 👇
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📣 We're excited to announce that Listen Well Scotland will join the Change Mental Health family!

Their expertise and experience will enable us to deliver more listening services to more people across the country when they need it most.

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With 75% of mental illnesses starting before a person's 18th birthday, there has never been a more important time to address the mental health needs of young people.

View our recent Young People's Programmes Impact Report to see how we've helped 👇

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In 2022-23, 34,188 young people across the UK improved their mental health understanding and confidence through young people's programmes.

West Lothian Council were one of 1,540 workshops to benefit.

Learn more about the impact of the programmes 👇
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⚠️ Our media guidelines offer practical advice on how to reduce the risk of media coverage negatively impacting people who may be vulnerable.

Help us reinforce industry codes of practice & support the highest standards of coverage by sharing 👇
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📅 Join us on 30th May for FREE mental health awareness training for rural organisations and businesses under 50 members of staff.

Break down stigma, build awareness, develop skills and enhance confidence with Rural Connections.

Register for free 👇
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💙 Attending tomorrow's match against Hibernian Football Club?

Change Mental Health will be there, raising awareness of their suicide bereavement support service.

Be sure to chat to them to find out more about their services.