Mental Health
Solent Running Sisters recognise that mental health is as important as our physical health.
Regular participation in sport and physical activity has shown to have significant benefits on both our physical and mental health.
We know that getting active can have a positive impact on physical health, but it can really impact your mental health too. It can reduce the risk of depression by up to 30%, act as a mood lifter and improve self-esteem. It can also help to reduce stress and help people think more clearly.
For people who have a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate depression, their GP might suggest doing some exercise to help lift their mood. This is because regular exercise can be more effective at treating mild-to-moderate depression than taking antidepressants. A GP might even give a prescription for exercise and make a referral to a specific programme at a local gym or health centre.
More information is available at www.mind.org.uk/sport
Working with the mental health charity Mind and England Athletics, Solent Running Sisters have four Mental Health Champions.
They are dedicated run leaders and coaches who host #runandtalk events throughout the year, supporting our members who are experiencing mental health problems.
#RunAndTalk is about getting more people running and benefiting from the physical, social and mental wellbeing benefits that come from running.
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Our Mental Health Champions are:
Gin Tidridge, Clare World, Nikki Davis and Eileen Fitzgerald.
They each:
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Have experience of a mental health problem, either personally or from a close relative or friend.
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Have an open and non-judgmental attitude.
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Adopt a positive, patient and supportive approach towards supporting people with mental health problems.
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Aim to be positive role models.
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Behave in a professional, confidential and non-discriminatory manner at all times and promote equal opportunities for all.
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If you’re experiencing mental health problems or need urgent mental health support, there are lots of places you can go to for help.
SAMARITANS
Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours a day, free to call)
Email: jo@samaritans.org Website: www.samaritans.org
Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face
MIND INFOLINE
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday)
Email: info@mind.org.uk Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mind provides confidential mental health information services. With support and understanding, Mind enables people to make informed choices. The infoline gives information on types of mental distress, where to get help, drug treatments, alternative therapies and advocacy. Mind has around 140 local Minds providing local mental health services.
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS ADVICE LINE
Telephone: 0300 5000 927 (9.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday)
Email: info@rethink.org Website: www.rethink.org
Provides expert advice and information to people with mental health problems and those who care for them, as well as giving help to health professionals, employers and staff. Rethink also runs Rethink services and groups across England and Northern Ireland.
SANELINE
Telephone: 0300 304 7000 (4:30pm-10:30pm)
Website: www.sane.org.uk
Saneline is a national mental health helpline providing information and support to people with mental health problems and those who support them.
ELEFRIENDS
Website: http://elefriends.org.uk/
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. Elefriends is run by Mind.If you’re a carer needing support you can contact all of the above as well as Carers Direct and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers, both of whom are able to provide support and advice on any issues affecting you.
NO LIMITS - Southampton
Website: https://nolimitshelp.org.uk/
No Limits is a charity offering free and confidential information, advice, counselling, advocacy and support to children and young people under the age of 26 in Southampton and Hampshire.
If you're supporting someone else, Mind provide details of how to help on the following page. If the person seems really unwell, and you are worried about their safety, you should encourage them to seek help.https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/helping-someone-else-seek-help/?o=24607#.W7XhffbTXIV