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Intervention to ++physical activity and --sedentary behaviour in people with mental health difficulties led by @ulsteruni @smcdonough2 funded by @CHITINproject

Ulster University
Joined May 2019
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
Thanks @SarahCHowes for presenting on the @WORTHwalking project for ppl experiencing SMI. So great to hear how the team worked hard to support and engage with participants within the study. 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♂️‍➡️🚶‍➡️
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
Less than two weeks to go! Applications close 5th Feb for a funded PhD opportunity in #physicalactivity and #mentalhealth ! Get in touch for more details 🧠🚶🏼 @smcdonough2 @MarieHMurphy @drerinbyrd
Just over a month left to apply for this funded PhD in the area of physical activity and mental health. Get in touch if you are interested or have any questions. ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege… @smcdonough2 @MarieHMurphy @drerinbyrd
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
This is a great opportunity to apply for a PhD scholarship, I’d encourage colleagues across the Island of Ireland to check this out 👇🏻👇🏻
Just over a month left to apply for this funded PhD in the area of physical activity and mental health. Get in touch if you are interested or have any questions. ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege… @smcdonough2 @MarieHMurphy @drerinbyrd
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
🤔Interested in exploring what we can do to promote &support maintenance of physical activity in people with severe mental illness? Fantastic funded PhD to build upon @WORTHwalking project with @SarahCHowes @MarieHMurphy Suzanne McDonough and myself👏 ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege…
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
Less than three weeks left to apply for this #fundedPhD @UlsterHealthSci linked to @WORTHwalking research study focused on #physicalactivity and #mentalhealth @smcdonough2 @MarieHMurphy
Excited to share this #fundedPhD opportunity for anyone interested #physicalactivity and #mentalhealth #research. Closing date 06 Feb 2023. Any queries, DM or email [email protected] Please share :) @smcdonough2 @MarieHMurphy @WORTHwalking ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege…
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
Great to hear first hand experience on @WORTHwalking research~ from a participant on the study. Breffni said setting a goal for his steps was important ~1 year later he has continued his steps. Also thanks to #Physio and coach, Heather, who talked about the individual approach.
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
Replying to @SarahCHowes
@SarahCHowes speaking with one our clinicians and one of our participants about @WORTHwalking @CHITINProject #PhysicalActivity #HealthInterventionResearch
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
3/3 The CHITIN Programme Management Team look forward to working with you all in 2023 and wish you a very Happy New Year! #HealthInterventionResearch @spit_project @WishStudy @WORTHwalking
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
#RegisterToday 20 Oct: 'Getting Active For Better Ageing’ webinar This webinar will focus on behaviour change and supporting older people to be more physically active and also unveil a new #PublicHealthMatters digital learning module Find out more>>>publichealth.ie/upcoming-web…
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
20 benefits of walking 30 minutes per day #getactive
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Another #CHITIN mental health study is a walking intervention for people with serious mental illness ~to help increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour. Led by @UlsterUni with a fab team inc. @SarahCHowes @smcdonough2 @WORTHwalking 🚶‍♀️👇
Our programme uses health coaching to support health behaviour change🚶to ⬆️ physical & mental health 🔑 component is social support 🗣️ from participants has highlighted the importance of this support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek @CHITINProject
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
These stats show the level of isolation currently felt by those of us experiencing mental illness. For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're giving a voice to people living with severe mental illness. Join us. Together we can make change.
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
🗓️The World Day for Physical Activity #WDPA2022 is on April 6th and its theme is #MoveToLive! 📢Regular #physicalactivity helps prevent and #beatNCDs and can improve mental health and quality of life. What will you do for #WDPA2022? 🏃‍♀️🧗‍♂️🚴‍♂️🤾🏊
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
The health & wellbeing of older people is one key objective of @publichealthni, given this, #CHITIN is looking forward to today's @ACP_Study dissemination event - the first of our 11 studies to complete! @dagmarcorry112 @QUBelfast @frank_doyle4 @RCSIPsychology @SEUPB @hrbireland
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
This month, MHC @profsiobhanon is launching the ‘Small Moves, Big Changes’ campaign, to encourage everyone to incorporate some form of physical activity into their daily routine to enhance their mental wellbeing. Visit covidwellbeingni.info to find out more!
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
Being physically active helps maintain a healthy weight and can reduce the risk of many diseases. Being active is also good for mental health and can lift your mood. For further info visit choosetolivebetter.info
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
🌎It's #WorldMentalHealthDay. 💚Let's work towards a world with good mental health for all. 🔗Click on the link to learn more & get involved: mentalhealth.org.uk/campaign… #WMHD2021
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
The #EUFunded, #INTERREGVA @CHITINProject is supporting the health of thousands of citizens through its 11 cross-border health intervention trials. Find out more about this exciting & innovative trials through the link below⬇️

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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
As it is #WorldMentalHealthDay learn more about the @WishStudy; @spit_project; @WORTHwalking #INTERREGVA,#EUFunded @CHITINproject Health Intervention Trials. These trials are all helping to promote mental health & well-being➡️seupb.eu/case-studies/health… @hrbireland @publichealthni
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Walking for Health - WORTH project retweeted
Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour in our ‘new normal’ Great line-up for this @BelfastTrust online study day 14th October more info and free registration: getinvited.to/kyle-ferguson-… An @ActLife1 Dissemination event
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