The Body and Mind service is a twelve week programme delivering advice and activities on health and wellbeing and is eligible to children (over 7) and adults who are obese or lead an unhealthy lifestyle (e.g. poor diet, lack of physical exercise) and/or experience mental ill health or emotional distress.
The programme addresses the following three key areas:
Promoting the importance of increasing the levels of physical activity.
Improving knowledge of dietary issues and supporting individuals to improve the quality of their diet and implement the adoption of healthier choices.
Promoting a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing. Looking at building confidence, raising self esteem and managing anxiety.