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Six Ways to Wellbeing Seminar “Simple things which make a big difference to the way you feel” Tim Woodhouse KCC Public Health

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Six Ways to Wellbeing Seminar

“Simple things which make a big difference to the way you feel”

Tim WoodhouseKCC Public Health

1)Name….2)Organisation….

And then choose ONE of the following sentences to complete

I am here today because…..or

The thing that made me happiest last week was…..

orMy favourite place on earth is…

An overview of the day

Why we are here Mental health facts and figures How we can help you pass on the six

ways to wellbeing Six ways taster Lunch

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Why are we here?

To help you grow your wellbeing

To improve the wellbeing of the people of Kent by asking you to help spread the six ways campaign

But first….

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But first….

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IT’S ICEBREAKER TIME!!!!

One minute masterpiece

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Why are we doing this?

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What is health?

• The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defined health as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’.

WHO. Basic Documents.

43rd Edition. Geneva: WHO: 2001

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What is mental health?

“a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”

WHO: Strengthening Mental Health Promotion 2001

(Fact Sheet No 220) Geneva: WHO: 2001

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One in four people will suffer from a mental health problem every year

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What do we mean by mental health problem?

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Mixed anxiety & depression 9.7 in 100 people Anxiety 4.7 in 100 people Depression 2.6 in 100 people Phobias 2.6 in 100 people Eating disorders 1.6 in 100 people OCD 1.3 in 100 people Panic disorder 1.2 in 100 people

The Health & Social Care Information Centre, 2009, Adult psychiatric morbidity in England,   Results of a household survey

The scale and impact of mental illness in the UK

• Mental illness is the largest single cause of disability (23% of the national disease burden)

• It is the leading cause of sickness absence (70 million sick days in 2013)

• It costs the UK economy £70–£100 billion per year; 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product

• 180 people committed suicide in Kent in 2013 • People with mental illness die on average 15–20 years

earlier than those without, often from avoidable causes (Chief Medical Officer)

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Free training: Mental Health First Aid

Wellbeing and mental health

• There is more to good mental health than avoiding mental illness

• 5 minute table discussion to answer the following question

• “Our definition of “wellbeing” is ….”

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Wellbeing and mental health

• Wellbeing is about feeling good and functioning well o Being happy and contented, o Positive self-esteem & self confidenceo Feeling like you can do what you want to doo Being able to cope with life’s ups and downs

• Increasing wellbeing is likely to lower the risk of mental health problems

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Where does wellbeing come from?

5 minute table discussion to answer the following questions…

What leads to improved wellbeing….?

And what doesn’t…?

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Wellbeing Video

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“Simple things which make a big difference to the way you feel”

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Six Ways to Wellbeing

Six Ways to WellbeingBe Active - Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Play a game. Garden. Dance.

Exercising makes you feel good. Discover a physical activity that you enjoy.

Keep Learning -Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for a course. Learning new things will make you more confident, as well as being fun.

Give - Do something nice for a friend or stranger. Smile. Volunteer your time. See yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community it’s rewarding.

Connect - with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community.

Take Notice - Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual. Savour the moment. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling.

Care for the planet - Make small changes to your life that will reduce your energy use, recycle more, leave the car at home.

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Website: liveitwell.org.uk

Website: [email protected]

Live It Well - Support in the Local Community

• Database listing approx. 400 free or low cost community based services

• Mapped to CCG areas• Search if you need free NHS Counselling• National and local support groups• 24 helplines or online services • Easily downloaded in ‘Your Support’

Videos include:

• Simon: Be Active • Bee: Keep Learning• Kevin: Give• Emma: Connect• Kathy: Take Notice• Steve: Care for the planet

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The Six Ways to Wellbeing

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..needsYOU!

We need you to spread the word

• With colleagues, friends, family and your communities

• Share the campaign and recruit others • Do a talk at a staff meeting or similar• Have a ‘Wellbeing’ corner in your community

centre• Use our guide to ‘Running a Wellbeing Event’ to

help you • & remember we are here to help advise you

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Free Wellbeing Resources!Includes:

•Posters•Logos and artwork•Invites and poster templates•All activities from today •Running a Six Ways to Wellbeing guide•Slides from today

Soon to be available: •‘Talk about Wellbeing’ as library lending resource •Network of Wellbeing launching soon

www.liveitwell.org.uk/resources

Wellbeing Creative Partnership

LV21 Project Videohttps://youtu.be/VEcaEdNA19A

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