{"id":110102,"date":"2025-05-13T23:27:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T22:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/?p=110102"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:10:14","slug":"ss-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/ss-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Seriously Social About Health and Wellbeing: Mental Health Awareness Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Redbridge Gears Up for Mental Health Awareness with a Celebration of Community and Wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Active Body, Healthy Mind - Mental Health Awareness\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b4o0m1c7bRk?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 12 to 18 May, Redbridge is embracing the powerful theme of \u2018community\u2019 &#8211; a celebration of the connections, support, and sense of belonging that are vital to our wellbeing.<br><br>Vision Redbridge Culture &amp; Leisure, in partnership with Redbridge Institute, is offering a variety of free taster sessions aimed at boosting both mental and physical health, where cost isn\u2019t a barrier to try something new or reconnect with an old interest. Activities kicked off yesterday with Keep Fit, Zumba, Row Fitness, and Swimming &#8211; and there\u2019s much more to come! Residents can try everything from yoga, pilates, and forest bathing to Reiki meditation and even BMX biking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last three years Active Body Healthy Mind project has successfully offered free wellbeing activities to adults in Redbridge through Vision services and community organisations. Through a combination of exercise, wellbeing and empowerment, Active Body, Healthy Mind has successfully inspired individuals to take charge of their physical and mental well-being, fostering a healthier and more connected community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last three years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over 1,100 unique participants attended free activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% of attendees rated the sessions as \u2018very good\u2019 or \u2018excellent\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>88% of attendees would recommend an Active Body Healthy Mind session to their friend or family member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>82% from minority ethnic backgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also throughout May, residents can take part in a diverse programme of free, inclusive activities at Vision Libraries designed to bring people together, spark meaningful conversations, and promote health and wellbeing in creative and supportive ways. From thought-provoking talks and author events to uplifting comedy performances and artistic workshops, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental Health Awareness Week in Redbridge is more than just a calendar of events &#8211; it\u2019s a community-wide invitation to pause, connect, and care for ourselves, and one another. Whether you&#8217;re looking to reflect, move, laugh, or create, everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s come together to celebrate, connect, and strengthen the ties that help us all thrive.<br><br>For the full programme of events visit our dedicated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/sport-health-physical-fitness\/health-and-wellbeing\/mental-health-awareness-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health Awareness page.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redbridge Gears Up for Mental Health Awareness with a Celebration of Community and Wellbeing This Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 12 to 18 May, Redbridge is embracing the powerful theme of \u2018community\u2019 &#8211; a celebration of the connections, support, and sense of belonging that are vital to our wellbeing. 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