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As 2025 arrives, moving may be the last thing on your mind, but with Mid and North East Essex Mind you’re not alone.
We’re here to support you to move more, get active and improve your wellbeing.
*And for when you haven’t, we’ve got you.
According to national Mind, moving more is good for our physical and mental health. It can help with things like:
The Mental Health Foundation reports that 56% of adults said exercising regularly helped them to manage stress. They also show in their ‘Movement and Mental Health Report’ that regular physical activity can reduce your risk of depression by up to 30%.
And the NHS says there are many benefits of exercising, including:
We know that there are times when we struggle with being active. Living with a mental health condition that affects your motivation, or experiencing chronic pain, may be an issue. Some people also may over-exercise or struggle with mental health conditions such as an eating disorder or body dysmorphic disorder.
If you are living with a condition, you may want to speak to your GP or a health professional before you get started, to make sure you begin exercising in a safe way.
Getting started…
There are lots of useful resources available online to help you get moving more.
You can get moving and support Mid and North East Essex Mind…
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If you are starting to move more, we know you got this.
But if you’re not feeling your best, we’ve got you.
We understand that living with a mental health problem can make exercising even harder. We offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone.
As your local mental health charity, our mission is to listen to our communities and offer compassionate and inclusive services, resources and practical support.
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