Our Moving Minds project has been in the making for a year. We had a false start in 2020 due to Covid 19 but it made us more determined to try to describe the essence of what movement and mental health mean in relation to one another.
We are reminded that the movement we may take for granted can slam on its brakes during a period of poor mental health and the effort it can take to move and connect is enormous and can at times be insurmountable. It can take great courage to move into a different mental space. When we start to move, we can connect with it, find comfort and feel refreshed.
In addition to reducing movement for many, the pandemic also meant more people were isolated. We know that many people have been struggling with their mental health, many of them for the first time.
Our community is so important in how people recover and belong. We want to make sure people know where to get support and, moreover, ensure stigma does not prevent people from getting that support.
Our Moving Minds campaign, which is part of our Open Minds anti-stigma and awareness project, continues through the summer with activities. As with all our projects, it is inspired by the insight and creativity of our Champions, who all have mental health experiences.
