Mental Health Awareness Week Day 2 - Be Active
Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of mental health illness and is essential for slowing age-related cognitive decline. Any exercise works, it does not have to be intense, being active is about finding a physical activity that suits you.
Some ideas to be active:
- Take the stairs not the lift
- Go for a walk at lunchtime or after work
- If you can, turn your commute into exercise (walk or cycle)
- Get off the bus one stop earlier than usual and walk the final part of your journey
- Have a kick-about (or any other activity) in a local park
- Do some ‘easy exercise’, like stretching, before or after work
- Plan something outside over the weekend
Be Active Resources:
- Downloadable booklet - Mental Health Foundation: How to Help Mental Health With Exercise