Sport to promote mental health - ten tips for making it work
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 14/05/2019

There's plenty of evidence that engaging in sport is great of our wellbeing, both for keeping and staying well and also for supporting those of us struggling with issues like anxiety and depression.  However, knowing that sport / physical activity will make us feel better and actually getting up and out and doing it is quite another matter, particularly if anxiety / depression or low self-esteem make are rearing their ugly heads. 

In today's video I explore some simple, practical ideas to make it a little easier to engage in physical activity.  Useful ideas either for yourself or for someone who you're supporting.  Do you have any additional tips or pointers?  If so please leave a comment sharing them. 
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