MDC in collaboration with CCAWS and Time to Change Wales are holding a womens well-being session.
🗣We will be talking about depression and emotional well being 🧠🫶🏽

📆 Thursday 23 May
⏰ 11-12 pm
📍At masjid Abu bakr
Garange Town

'Crocheting's concentration requirement keeps my mind focused, easing intrusive thoughts. Each row is a new challenge, fostering mindfulness and improving my mental health.'

Read Jo's inspiring story here: shorturl.at/dMNUY
#MHAW24

😃 Our lovely colleague Katy was on Prynhawn Da 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 to talk about why running helps her mental health.

👉 Listen to the Welsh-language episode here: shorturl.at/bsuL3

👉 You can also read her blog, available in English and Welsh: shorturl.at/lIM23

#MHAW24

This week marks #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek .

Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.

👇It's ok not to be ok. Here are some incredible charities & orgs who can help. Mind Cymru Time to Change Wales Mental Health Foundation

111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/…

We're at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Show Mental Health & Wellbeing Show all day today! We will be the first stall you'll see once you walk through the door on the right 😃

Come and say hello to us and bag yourself a FREE Time to Change Wales travel mug while stock lasts! 🫶

#MHAW24 #EndStigma

We’re all set for the Mental Health Show Mental Health & Wellbeing Show tomorrow! 🙌

Our stand is packed with resources to help you start conversations around #mentalhealth and #endstigma .

The first few people we meet will get a FREE Time to Change Wales travel mug! ✨

See you tomorrow! ❤️

Karen shares how trauma-informed weight training has helped her #mentalhealth .

“People with mental health problems can benefit from training, and believe me, you can't help but concentrate when you are bench pressing 35kg!”

Read her story here: shorturl.at/hxyPS
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An excellent breakdown of the impact exercise can have on mental and physical health Time to Change Wales! 🙌🏃
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #EndStigma #MoveYourWay #LetsGetPhysical

Many people living with severe mental illness are still reporting that discrimination and stigma are widespread.

We're incredibly proud to be challenging this stigma and discrimination through Time to Change Wales which we run in partnership with @mindcymru🙌
#MHAW24 #EndStigma

Our Champion Natalie shares how exercising has impacted her mental health.

“If I’m feeling anxious, something gentler like yoga, a walk or a gentle swim usually quickly alleviates the negative thoughts and feelings.”

Read her story here: shorturl.at/gnwAE
#MHAW24

Katy tells us how her mental health has improved since staying active and running.

“When I run, I focus on my breath, the sound of my feet hitting the road, the effort in my legs. It helps take my mind off my worries.”

Read her story here: shorturl.at/lIM23
#MHAW24

Our colleague, June, tells us how her walks keep her low moods at bay.

“I would hit the streets, pounding the pavement to release negative emotions. The fresh oxygen and my surroundings would lift my mood.”

Read her story here: shorturl.at/agwZ0
#MHAW24

Mental Health Awareness Week begins today!
The theme for this year is ‘moving more for your mental health’.

Follow our socials as we share stories from our Champions on why staying active is crucial for their wellbeing and breaking the stigma around it.

#MHAW24 ✊

📣 Attention Grangetown residents!

Please join us tomorrow (May 11) at the FREE Pipyn Family Event at Grange Pavilion. We will be running a workshop on tackling #mentalhealth stigma and holding a stand that's full of free useful resources.

Come and say hi to us! 👋
#EndStigma

We are very much looking forward to meeting so many people at this fantastic event and talking about how we can end mental health stigma and discrimination together ✊❤️

#MHAW24 #EndStigma

Our Mental Health and Wellbeing students welcomed Lowri Jones, Programme Manager from the
Time to Change Wales campaign for a unique guest lecture. The Campaign is funded by the Welsh Government, in partnership with Welsh mental health charities, Mind Cymru and Adferiad Recovery.

There’s a new Healthy Working Wales e-bulletin out today.

In this issue you’ll learn how employers can safeguard their businesses during Stress Awareness Month, and find updated guidance on recruiting, managing and developing disabled people.

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Have you seen our latest #IfItsOkay campaign? We’d love to hear what you think of it.

Fill in a short survey here: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OKJ1A6/

There’s still time to share your thoughts on our new #IfItsOkay campaign.

Link to survey below 👇

👏 Congratulations to Medical Connections for signing the Employer Pledge to tackle #mentalhealth stigma in the workplace and to promote an open dialogue around mental health with staff.

Well done @MedConnections! 🎉

#EndStigma