How can you tell someone has a mental health condition?

Maybe they'll usually look sad? Or tearful?

They're bound to be socially withdrawn. Perform badly at work. And they'll never want to socialise.

Yep. It's usually obvious. Isn't it?

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Fantastic artwork by Jacks Place Care CIC

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Welcome to Jacks Place Care in Malvern, they provide a caring and supportive environment for adults with a range of needs, including people with learning disabilities and mental health issues Worcestershire County Council Lisa McNally Ⓥ

Fab morning celebrating dozens of community projects in Worcestershire.

All tackling social isolation and improving health!
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Celebrating community stories across Worcestershire today organised by public health Worcestershire County Council

Today we are in the Graham Hick stadium at Worcestershire CCC

Lisa McNally Ⓥ

(8/8) On a personal level, I've lived with mental health problems all my life.

Physical activity is one of the main ways I've managed my well being. It just works!
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(7/8) So how can we make a start in getting more active? Here are some tips from Mental Health Foundation...

mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/publi…
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(6/8) How does being active help mental health?

Well, loads of ways! 🙂

Research shows it reduces systemic inflammation, promotes the release of neurotransmitters, improves self-esteem and reduces social isolation.
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(5/8) All types of exercise can help. This includes 'cardio' type exercise (running, cycling, walking etc) as well as strength training via resistance exercise.

The evidence suggests resistance exercise is particularly good for anxiety... frontiersin.org/journals/psych…
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(4/8) And the positive effects of mental health were there, regardless of age, sex etc.
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(3/8) It doesn't take much. The evidence shows that low and moderate-intensity physical activity showed the most significant protective effects against depression.
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(2/8) A recent research review found higher levels of physical activity are linked with a reduced risk of depression and anxiety (Rahmati et al 2024)

The evidence is less clear for psychosis.

LINK: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
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The 2024 #MHAW theme is #MomentsForMovement and the link between being active and mental health.

But does physical activity really help mental well-being? In what way? And how?

Check out the thread below... (1/8) 🧵
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One of our members, Lisa McNally Ⓥ, talks to Steve Cram Steve Cram about the importance of movement for mental health.

Directors of Public Health work with local partners to ⬆️access to green spaces & other facilities so that EVERYone can benefit.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

World Champion Runner, Steve Cram talks to Lisa McNally Ⓥ about how moving boosts your mental health.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , take a look here for advice to look after your mental health: worcestershire.gov.uk/council-servic…
Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run: wythallhollywoodfunrun.org.uk

🧵 All policies - from transport & town planning to education & employment - affect our mental health.
So we're calling on Government to put every policy proposal through a 'mental health policy test': centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/p… #MentalHealthPolicyTest #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Be kind to yourself when you find your mind wandering or when you feel distracted. Remember that staying present is a skill that takes time and practice to develop

Worcestershire County Council Lisa McNally Ⓥ Just leaving this here 🙂👍🏼❤️🚲

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I'm alone with Mum in her hospital room. Family nearby. I'm sat watching her sleep.

Nearly 50 years ago, in this same hospital, she watched me (her new baby) sleep.

This time we won't leave together.

I'll walk out. But she'll fly. Fly to Dad. ❤
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