These documents aim to promote physical activity and wellness among individuals with mental health conditions. They provide resources, guides, and webinars on yoga, hosting activity fairs, encouraging community participation through geocaching, and the importance of physical activity for mental health. The materials offer practical tips, recommendations, and protocols to support individuals in leading healthier lifestyles and increasing their access to resources for physical activity.
Yoga can aid those with depression, anxiety & schizophrenia. Our fact sheet highlights yoga’s benefits, guides beginners on developing their practice & suggests affordable classes in their community. Get started on your path to wellness today.
Download this guide for peer support specialists to encourage consumers with mental illness to increase physical activity. The guide highlights risks of inactivity, physical activity overview, and understanding consumers’ needs.
Hosting community fairs can help individuals with mental health conditions feel less isolated and increase their access to resources. This webinar shares suggestions for hosting activity fairs and increasing awareness of consumers’ needs. A transcript and slides are available.
We summarize the health benefits of physical activity and recommendations for community-based exercise. Learn about current research, supportive interventions, walking, and exercise suggestions. Practical tips for practitioners to facilitate fitness groups are also provided.
A webinar discussed the high risk of physical health conditions, including inactivity, among people with mental health conditions. A transcript of the webinar is available.
Start the new year right by setting achievable health & wellness goals! Use this calendar to identify enjoyable physical activities & stay motivated to achieve your goals. Let’s make 2017 the year we prioritize physical activity for a healthier mind, body, and spirit!
Our recreation therapy interns developed an 8-week protocol to encourage community participation for mental health agencies. Sessions focused on increasing physical activity through music, dance, and movement activities. Participants reported on the value of physical activity.
Geocaching, a mobile scavenger hunt, is a global treasure hunt using GPS coordinates. Join a community, explore new places, and have fun with Paige O’Sullivan’s guide. Discover the science, outcomes, and how to start hunting for treasure today!
The TU Collaborative hosted two wellness fairs to encourage community-based recreation. The fairs introduced free/low-cost activities and encouraged local organizations to be more welcoming. They developed a handbook to help plan a similar event and promote community inclusion.
This webinar focuses on promoting physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions. The webinar is useful for agency directors, case managers, peer support specialists, consumers, and students. Transcript and slides available.