Physical Activity Operations Manager @MindCharity. “Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” All views are my own
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Sam Perks retweeted
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 And it’s time for action.
Take that first step to getting help. Or share this post and help us reach someone who really needs to see it 💙
ALT Reach out this World Mental Health Day Mind logo with phone number 03001233393 open 9am-6pm weekdays. Samaritans logo with phone number 116 123 always open Campaign Against Living Miserably logo with phone number 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm- midnight If you're in Wales: C.A.L.L logo with phone number 0800132 737 always open If you're under 25: The Mix logo with phone number 0808 808 4994 open 4pm -11pm weekdays
Sam Perks retweeted
📢 We're back on TV!
When it comes to being active, every move enables more.
Together with our 15 charity partners, we're continuing to support people with a range of long term health conditions to get active and enjoy the little things in life.
#WeAreUndefeatable
Sam Perks retweeted
15:09 mins of movement can have a positive impact on our #MentalHealth!
@ASICSeurope found this out in their recent research & to celebrate they're donating £5 to Mind for everyone who gets moving in June. Share a post using #ASICS1509 and tag @MindCharity asics.tv/399TGUe
Sam Perks retweeted
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, take some time to think about how you promote good mental health at your sessions 🤝
Can the 'CARE' acronym help you reach & support more people?
More info ➡️bit.ly/3FvRB0t
ALT Infographic on the 'CARE' acronym for promoting good mental health
Sam Perks retweeted
Finally we can share the wonderful news that the brilliant @MindCharity Physical Activity team have a key role to play in supporting @Sport_England #UnitingtheMovement over the next 5 years. We've been fearless in the last seven years but still so much more to do! #SportMinds 💪
We're excited @Sport_England have chosen us as a partner in #UnitingTheMovement. We've got big goals. We want:
🏊♀️More of us with mental health problems to be able to access physical activity.
🧘♂️To use physical activity as a way to support our mental health.
🏃♀️& loads more!
Sam Perks retweeted
You might hear a lot about the myth of #BlueMonday today. But depression doesn't care what day it is. If you need support, today or any day, we're here for you.
Sam Perks retweeted
In this week's #ConnectSport newsletter...
👉🏿 Premier League giants play in @MindCharity series
👉🏾 Latest from @SHPcharity and @LCFCFoundation #FightingFit
👉🏿 "We need more authentic voices" - Powerful blog from @niashakiye #Sport4SDGs
Read more 👉🏾 bit.ly/2TYOI4M
Sam Perks retweeted
EFL Clubs and Club Community Organisations are marking the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2021 with a 'Mile for Mind'. 💙
#EFL | @MindCharity
efl.com/news/2021/may/efl-cl…
Sam Perks retweeted
This past year has been unbelievably hard on our mental health.
We know things are tough right now. We know things need to change.
We've launched a new strategy, and it's our promise to be bolder, braver and tougher in our fight for mental health.
ALT Pink background with white text that reads 'things need to change'.
Sam Perks retweeted
Help us to shape our support offer to enable you to better understand and support the mental health of your participants, athletes & workforce. #sportminds @Sam_Perks @Karlllllllbbb
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Sam Perks retweeted
🧠 @MindCharity are inviting sports organisations who work at a county to national level to complete a new survey on mental health in physical activity
The findings will help Mind champion sport as a tool for delivering mental health outcomes
🔗 wwindex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe…
Sam Perks retweeted
Excited to announce we will be working on a joint policy briefing and round-table with @MindCharity over the next quarter.
Submit your evidence and case studies to [email protected] and showcase using hashtag #AdaptSupportRespond
Thanks for tuning in!
Sam Perks retweeted
'Sport tackles the Wellbeing Crisis'
Tune in on Wednesday (1600 GMT) for live discussion and Q&A between #SportForDevelopmentCoalition Exec Director @o_dud and @HayleyJarvis7 Head of Physical Activity for @MindCharity 👉🏾 bit.ly/2O7ZmDn
#ConnectSport
Sam Perks retweeted
"It's not until you stop that you actually really, really start to miss it"
'Sunday' is a short film from @charliewatts32 for COPA90, working with @MindCharity.
It only takes a message, to start a conversation.
Remember to check on your teammates.
Sam Perks retweeted
Be part of the Mental Health Charter's sixth birthday 🧠🏃
The Alliance, @MindCharity & @PPFplayers are asking signatories to submit a short video showcasing their mental health progress since the Charter launched in March 2015 #SportMinds
Learn more ⬇️
sportandrecreation.org.uk/ne…
Sam Perks retweeted
Join @SurbitonBoxing and @MindinKingston on Thursdays for an online, feel-good #GetSettoGo 🥊🥊 session that'll have you hook-ed! See the tweet 👇🏼👇🏼 to sign up.
@HayleyJarvis7
@Sam_Perks
@England_Boxing @LondonSport
Starting today at 5pm we'll be Boxing out the stress & getting some endorphins flowing! Virtual Boxing, every Thursday 5 - 5:30pm. No experience necessary, a welcoming & inclusive session! Contact [email protected] to join! #getsettogo #boxingformentalhealth
Sam Perks retweeted
Our Goals for Life project is harnessing the power of physical activity to transform the health and wellbeing of young people aged 10 to 18 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Read more about this life changing project in our latest blog here 👇
@MindCharity @BBCCiN
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Sam Perks retweeted
📢 Men's Mental Health Conversation with @ballstotalk 💬
🗓 Monday 7th December
⏰ 5:30-6:30pm
💻 Via Zoom
Join us for a conversation about mental health and the role sport & physical activity can have to support good mental health 🧠
More info👉 thinkactive.org/mens-mental-…
Sam Perks retweeted
@rcgp share some great practical tips on staying active and supporting both physical and #mentalhealth through this lockdown.
@LayllaStanley @HayleyJarvis7 @Sam_Perks @MindCharity @Karlllllllbbb #SportMinds @rcpsych @GetActiveGOGA @sportmehappy @EFLTrust
.@rcgp have published some very do-able top tips for maintaining physical & mental health during this 2nd lockdown.
#GetSetToGo
rcgp.org.uk/aboutus/news/202…
Sam Perks retweeted
Want to exercise more but cannot find a way to incorporate movement into your daily routine?
We #Yorkshire folk love our cup of tea.
So here are 4 exercises to do while it’s brewing!
Get the kettle on & #GetSetToGo!
With thanks to moveitorloseit.co.uk/
