Move it May Step challenge - for each day in may, I plan on tackling 10,000 steps to improve my own fitness and support Mid Cheshire Mind.

With the weather’s getting warmer, days are getting longer, we encourage everyone to join us in improving their physical health to support their mental health. Studies show that there is around a 25% lower risk of depression for adults participating in daily physical activity, In June 2021, the John W. Brick Foundation released their “Move Your Mental Health Report”, which provides a scoping review of over 1,000 studies conducted over the last thirty years. The research cast a wide net, including studies on any variety of physical activity, exercise, or movement type and any mental health outcome published between 1990 and 2020. Out of 1,158 studies examined, 89% found a statistically significant, positive association between physical activity and mental health.

We understand the importance of reconnecting with each other. Meeting new friends and trying new activities is a wonderful way to improve your own mental wellbeing, as well as others. We encourage people to connect with others, being open about their emotions and wellbeing to support one another.

With that in mind, we are announcing our “Move it May” campaign! Several gyms and organisations have joined us to run special and unique classes to encourage people to get up and start exercising and socialising! With several fundraising options, you can come and support Mid Cheshire Mind to continue our work and provide more opportunities like this campaign and others to really support Cheshire.

Get up, get active, get healthy!