put in the miles for #MilesforMentalHealth

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is kindness

As well as being kind to others, it is so important to be kind to yourself. Getting out for some exercise every day can make a huge difference to your wellbeing.

​So If you haven't already, please sign up to our virtual event 'Miles for Mental Health' and challenge yourself to run, walk or jog the distance of a marathon over a month starting from today.

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That is 26.2 miles over 30 days to get outside, raise awareness and raise funds so we can support more people that need it.
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Every journey counts

Every penny you raise for us will help empower those severely affected by mental illness.

• £50 raised could help drive our campaigning to change the law and tackle discrimination
  ​£75 raised could help our advice team to offer practical and personalised advice to people

As a huge thank you, everyone who raises over £75 by taking part in Miles For Mental Health will receive a medal as soon as we make it back into our offices again!

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Draw Some Inspiration

One of our supporters Mel and her family recently tracked one of their runs and spelt out Rethink!

​Why not get creative on your first few outings and share something similar with our online running community on Strava?

 

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Hear Louise's Story

Highlighting our Hidden Heroes

Did you know that Rethink Mental Illness operates over 200 expert mental services across England which can help you or someone you know with everything from housing to employment, legal rights to nursing care, carer support to help for young people?

Louise, one of our mental health recovery workers Staffordshire, tells us more about how Covid-19 is affecting our services and about the recent 'Hidden Heroes' award she has received for her dedication to the cause.