Are you interested in being more active but feel unsure or anxious about how to start? Come join Mind’s new 5 Ways to Wellbeing Walking Programme.
Each week, for 5 weeks, you can join in a relaxed and gentle (up to) 1-hour walk giving you the opportunity to get outdoors and connect with others as well as sharing tips and learning how the Five Ways to Wellbeing can support your mental health and wellbeing.
The sixth session will be an opportunity for everyone to meet and think about how to incorporate these strategies into our everyday lives and to develop personalised 5 Ways to Wellbeing Plans. We will also celebrate the end of the programme and enjoy share some refreshments. Find out more here.
Who is it for?
The walks are open to anyone aged 18+ who, regardless of their level of fitness, is interested in:
- Learning new strategies to support their mental health
- Getting outdoors and meeting other people
- Being more active in a safe and supportive environment
- Enjoying a gentle walk in a park or by the sea
When? 11:30am every Tuesday, from 12th May to 16th June
Where? Preston Park and Brighton Seafront
Find attached a copy of the poster and an information sheet explaining more about how the walks will work and how to book a place. Please contact shirley.gray@mindcharity.co.uk to find out more.
Walks for Wellbeing – Q&ADownload
Walking For Wellbeing PosterDownload
Why Five Ways to Wellbeing
Research shows that building the Five Ways to Wellbeing actions into our day-to-day lives is important for our mental health and emotional well-being. These steps—Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give— can help build resilience, strengthen relationships, and increase positive emotions. Walking is also shown to have positive effects on mental health. We will be informally focusing on one of these themes within each walk to start conversations and share ideas. We will have already made a great start in being more Active!
