It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is movement. As I’ve said on my blog posts a number of times in the past, physical activity is good for our mental health, beneficial to our wellbeing and of course, helps us to keep healthy too.
This doesn’t mean dusting off your forgotten running shoes or even buying new ones, because any exercise is better than none, and even if you’re not a runner, getting out for a walk in the fresh air is a great place to start. Of course, setting yourself running goals is good, even if you’re a beginner, with lots of initiatives such as Couch to 5k and park runs to help you get moving.
But what links physical and mental health? Well, one key statistic is that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of depression by 30 per cent, and with depression being one of the most common issues people often seek out therapy for, there’s a clear link there.
Combing that physical activity with a counselling session is something I’m passionate about, which is why I offer walk and talk therapy in my local area. So if you have an issue that you’d like to talk about, but prefer the idea of holding your session outdoors, in nature while getting a little exercise too, just get in contact to arrange a free, no obligation consultation call.
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