Wellbeing Newsletter May 2017
Mental Health is gradually breaking down barriers and becoming a less taboo subject which is great and this adds to the importance that we should all be more understanding of the topic as colleagues, managers, friends and individuals. The newsletter (Mental Health-May 2017) highlights the mental health policy, support for employees/managers and training opportunities.
‘See Me Scotland’ have produced a couple of videos below in which highlights some typical thoughts of employees and managers are portrayed.
To Support Mental Health Awareness Week (Sunday 7th – Sunday 14th May) there are a number of community opportunities which can contribute to our wellbeing. Click HERE to find out what’s on in South, North and Central Aberdeenshire.
Bulletin News
UK study finds that cycling or walking to work can improve health and lengthen life
Study finds that exercise can improve brain power in over-50s
Health Campaigns in June 2017
Help raise awareness of designated health days/weeks/months within your teams and workplace or even on a personal level.
Generally the organisations leading these days shall have resources and information you can access by visiting their websites.
Diabetes Week – www.diabetes.org.uk
Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month – www.mndscotland.org.uk
Carers Week – www.carersweek.org
Opportunities
- The Prowl – Walking Event 3rd June in Fraserburgh. Closing date 14th May https://www.entrycentral.com/TheProwl
- Kilt Walk Aberdeen 4th June, City and Shire. http://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/aberdeen/
- Lots of events coming up through Active Aberdeenshire – http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/sports/sports-events/
- Croquet – Aberdeen Crathes Croquet Club are looking for new members – Club web site – www.aberdeenandcrathescroquetclub.org.uk and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aberdeenandcrathescroquet
