MIND: Physical activity toolkit

Take a look at MIND's guide to supporting people experiencing mental health problems to take part in physical activity.

28th August 2024 | Lizzie Homer | Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Kids, Mental health, Older people, Practical tools, Teens

MIND have put together this guide to provide guidance and good practice to support people experiencing mental health problems to take part in physical activity in a way that suits them. We’ll discuss the benefits physical activity can have on mental health, and also how to support people if it becomes a problem.

This guide has been developed with experts by experience – people who have lived experience of what we’re talking about.

Who is this guide for?
Anyone working or volunteering in sport, physical activity or mental health.

**Warning**
This guide covers a range of topics which may be upsetting and potentially triggering (especially pages pages 13 to 33). If you’re feeling vulnerable,
you might want to get support from:

• (For mental health): Mind’s Infoline – call 0300 123 3393 (available 9am to 6pm weekdays except for bank holidays).

• (For eating problems): Beat’s Helpline – call 0808 801 0677 (available 9am to 8pm weekdays and 4pm to 8pm on weekends and bank holidays).

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