A3 Success for SDS would look like intersectionality being understood and celebrated. It is essential we are able to understand individuals’ unique experiences are shaped by their interaction with structures, policies, laws and existing disadvantages.
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A1. #SportHour : Olga, Programme Manager in our sport and physical activity team, loves to start each day with yoga.
But you can go for whatever you want! Being active can be crucial to maintaining our mental health and the key is to find something that helps you feel good.
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A3 - There is a sport out there for everyone, they have just not found it yet 🩵
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A3: There will be a nationwide celebration of getting active and involved in disability sport in Scotland, through an online campaign called Scottish Disability Sport Week (27 Nov - 3 Dec)
It'll highlight the opportunities & benefits of sport!
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A1: Sport can make everyone feel welcome & part of a community
Being a swimmer, I have always loved being in the water as the water doesn't discriminate against me because of my disability
Sport shows how inclusive life can be if everyone is willing to be inclusive #SportHour
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Sport organisations can integrate mental health resources and education alongside physical training.
Scotland’s Mental Health Charter for Physical Activity and Sport comes with a toolkit that helps to do just that.
Learn more: samh.org.uk/get-involved/p…
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SAMH has a number of physical activity and sport programmes including Achieving Active Lives, which operates in Glasgow and Dundee.
It’s a 16-week programme that helps men get active and boosts their wellbeing. samh.org.uk/about-us/our-w…
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A2 - setting good examples and making sure you create a safe space for women and girls in sport
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Within Active Schools we create programmes specifically designed for girls focusing on building confidence, self esteem through sports participation.
By increasing the visibility of female athletes within sport, stereotypes can be challenged to encourage change.
A1 Swimming, Cycling and Running are all great activities to improve your mental wellbeing 🧠
😀 Boosts mood
🌳 Allows you to enjoy nature
⚖️ Supports a balanced lifestyle
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Thanks everyone for a brilliant hour of inspiring ideas.
So many people doing brilliant things all over Scotland to get us more physically active.
Moving more is good for our mental health!
Thank you ☺️
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Pic is of a Shinty vs Hurling game! 💪
A1 Great female role models, both elite and in the community, plus increased visibility and coverage of women's sport as a whole, is helping challenge stereotypes and inspire future generations 🫶 #SportHour
A2 Changing behaviour takes time. A whole-systems approach – across key sectors of health, education, and sport - will result in a positive impact on policymakers helping us change stereotypes & achieve our vision of sport & activity being welcoming & inclusive for all
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Here are your questions for Monday's #SportHour , join in the conversation from 9pm.
Find out how to get involved ⬇️
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A3- Since 2020 Scottish Government have invested £100 million through the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund which supports a range of work in communities right across Scotland to support mental wellbeing and help reduce stigma #SportHour #FeelYourPersonalBest
A1- Rugby also plays an important role in my life, and means a great deal to my family! Being involved in the rugby community, be that playing or supporting makes me feel socially connected and always improves my mood #SportHour #FeelYourPersonalBest
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A1 - more representation of the different roles within sport, not just participating, increases accessibility for women and girls in sport
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For me, nothing helps my #mentalhealth more than getting out on my bike in the countryside, either on my own or with friends. The combination of the exercise and the exposure to nature is like pressing a mental reset button. #SportHour
A2- Another great example is Scotland's Mental Health Charter for Physical Activity and Sport led by SAMH which aims to improve equality and reduce discrimination for anyone with a mental health problem using the power of sport #SportHour #FeelYourPersonalBest
A3 Sport is so powerful in bringing people together, breaking down barriers and changing lives. So many inspiring stories, especially among the finalists for the #ScottishSportsAwards23 and we're looking forward to celebrating them all on Thursday! #SportHour
