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Movement and mental health

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 20th May, 2024

Movement and mental health

Last week we marked Mental Health Awareness Week and theme this year was 'movement'. Here George Capone, Clinical Psychologist in North Devon, talks about the importance of movement and the benefits it has to our mental health and overall wellbeing. "As a Clinical Psychologist, fitness enthusiast and non-contact boxing coach, I...

Positive steps: how walking can improve our wellbeing

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News, Recovery and wellbeing on 14th May, 2024

Positive steps: how walking can improve our wellbeing

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) is ‘movement’. Being active is a great way to look after both our physical and mental wellbeing. At the Devon Wellbeing Hub, we know that it can be hard for colleagues working in healthcare, social care and the police to...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Mental health, News on 13th May, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 (13-19 May). The theme this year is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health.” Movement is important for both our physical and mental health, but so many of us struggle to fit exercise into our daily life. There are many reasons...

Dementia Action Week 2024

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News on 13th May, 2024

Dementia Action Week 2024

Every year, the Alzheimer's Society raises awareness of dementia to encourage people across the UK to 'act on Dementia'. This year, Dementia Action Week (13-19 May) focuses on bringing the UK together to improve dementia diagnosis rates.  Dementia affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. It is a progressive condition...

International Nurses Day 2024

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News, Nursing on 9th May, 2024

International Nurses Day 2024

International Nurses Day is celebrated on Sunday 12 May, to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The annual event honours the invaluable contributions of nurses to the healthcare sector worldwide. The theme this year is 'The economic power of care', which was chosen as a continuation of the 2023 ‘our...

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