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Mental Health Awareness Week - Day 2 - Be more active

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event encouraging people to think about their own mental health and wellbeing, and how aspects of daily life can affect it. 

Today’s tip is about being more active.

Be active Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety across all age groups. Go for a walk and appreciate the nature around you. Sign up to the NHS ‘Couch to 5k’ programme. Download an app to remind you to get up and move away from your laptop. Do some gardening. Try some ‘deskercise.’ Walk to work instead of using the car, or get off the bus a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way. Sign up for a Street Wisdom Click here to watch a video from the UK Mental Health Foundation about how being more active can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Do you need help?

Coronavirus – an Employee Health and Wellbeing helpline is available for Cumbria County Council staff.

Sometimes we all need someone to talk to.  The health and wellbeing helpline is available for you to have a safe and confidential conversation.

You can get support by:

• calling the telephone support line - 01228 226119 (the support line operates Monday to Friday from8am to 7pm, excluding bank holidays).
• Email healthandwellbeinghelpline@cumbria.gov.uk