Healthy Minds
What is Healthy Minds?
Brent Mind's Healthy Minds in Healthy Bodies Project is a programme which aims to improve mental health by involving people in a wide variety of physical activities.
We work in a safe and sensitive way to support all people who have experience of mental distress to access physical activity and gain from the benefits of physical and mental wellbeing.
The Healthy Minds Project is one of 35 Time to Change projects funded by Big Lottery, which involve people with mental health needs in a wide variety of physical activities, improving mental and physical wellbeing, and breaking down the barriers of stigma and discrimination. Time to Change is a national anti-discrimination project involving a consortia of Mind, Rethink, Mental Health Media and the Institute of Psychiatry.
Our aims are:
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To improve mental health and physical wellbeing by offering a range of physical activities to our members
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To challenge stigma and discrimination around mental health
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To raise awareness around mental health issues
Time to Change's aims are:
- To create a 5% positive shift in public attitudes towards mental health problems
- To achieve a 5% reduction in discrimination by 2012
- To increase the ability of 100,000 people with mental health problems to address discrimination
- To engage over 250,000 people in physical activity
- To produce a powerful evidence base of what works
Benefits of joining Healthy Minds:
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Improved mood and mental wellbeing
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Improved sleep
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Improved fitness levels
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Meet new people and feel less isolated
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Build confidence and self-esteem
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Contributes towards self-management and recovery
Our Weekly Schedule:
The Healthy Minds Team in full consultation with members and the wider community have set up a diverse range of community based physical activities. For a timetable click here.
We work with you to run activities that you tell us you would like to try ....so tell us what you would like to have a go at!
How do I join?
If you have suffered from mental health distress and think you would benefit from getting involved in a physical activity , please get in touch with us so we can find out what your needs and requirements are. You need to be 16 or over to join Healthy Minds.
You will meet with the Healthy Minds Team and register to become a Healthy Minds member. Meetings are informal and you can bring along a key worker, friend or a family member.
Once you begin attending sessions a member of staff will always be available to offer support, encouragement and answer any of your questions.
After a 3 month and 6 month period the Healthy Minds Team will meet you again to check on your progress.
Who will coach me?
All Healthy Minds staff and freelancers have undergone a tailored programme of mental health equality and awareness training. Staff are trained sport professionals who can support you and give you advice on your fitness and development.
