Intervention to physical activity and --sedentary behaviour in people with mental health difficulties led by @ulsteruni@smcdonough2 funded by @CHITINproject
Thanks @SarahCHowes for presenting on the @WORTHwalking project for ppl experiencing SMI. So great to hear how the team worked hard to support and engage with participants within the study. 🚶♀️➡️🚶♂️➡️🚶➡️
Looking forward to attending @hepaeurope conference @RCSI_Irl in Dublin next week and sharing our @WORTHwalking study findings! Hope to see some of you there!
⭐️⭐️⭐️Just under 2 weeks to go until HEPA 2024 kicks off in Dublin @RCSI_Irl ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Click here to check out the programme: hepa2024.ie/conferenceprogra…
Looking forward to seeing you all soon ⌛️!
Get in touch for more information about this funded PhD opportunity linked to continuing the WORtH project which focuses on #physicalactivity and #mentalhealth
🤔Interested in exploring what we can do to promote &support maintenance of physical activity in people with severe mental illness?
Fantastic funded PhD to build upon @WORTHwalking project with @SarahCHowes@MarieHMurphy Suzanne McDonough and myself👏
ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege…
Great to hear first hand experience on @WORTHwalking research~ from a participant on the study. Breffni said setting a goal for his steps was important ~1 year later he has continued his steps. Also thanks to #Physio and coach, Heather, who talked about the individual approach.
This morning is our @WORTHwalking dissemination event, organised by @CHITINProject. Excited to hear from our lead investigator @smcdonough2, as well as a study participant and clinician-coach involved in the trial
Physical activity, such as🚶♂️🚶♀️🚶 walking🚶🚶♀️🚶♂️, has been shown to improve #mentalhealth. It can improve stress, mood, mental well-being and self-esteem & more! #WorldMentalHealthDay @CHITINProject
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20 Oct: 'Getting Active For Better Ageing’ webinar
This webinar will focus on behaviour change and supporting older people to be more physically active and also unveil a new #PublicHealthMatters digital learning module
Find out more>>>publichealth.ie/upcoming-web…
Our lead investigator Prof @smcdonough2 is @Walk21Network @Walk21Ireland today sharing reflections on @WORTHwalking - an intervention to improve physical activity and sedentary behaviour in people with mental health difficulties🚶🚶♀️🚶♂️ @CHITINProject @RCSIPhysio @UlsterHealthSci
Exciting times! Just two more post-intervention assessment packs outstanding after today's mail drop (just hope today's arrive in time with the #RoyalMailStrike 😬) #research#datacollection @CHITINProject