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Community Foundation
Mental Health is a top priority for everyone
We know this year has been incredibly difficult for so many people, with football behind closed doors many supporters have felt isolated and have missed the socialising or the release that football brings Mind’s latest research reveals that more than 60% of adults and over two thirds of young people (68%) felt their mental health deteriorated during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. Encouraging conversations around our own mental health and that of others has never been more important. Now more than ever, it’s important to stay connected, to reach out or to provide a listening ear. We want you to know that the EFL, Clubs and Mind are here for you. We are on your side.
Three of the findings... • Two in five men (43%) admit to regularly feeling worried or low, an increase from 37% in 2009 • The number of men who have suicidal thoughts when feeling worried or low has doubled to 10% since 2009 • Men are now almost three times more likely to see a therapist when worried or low than in 2009 For more information on the EFL and Mind’s charity partnership please visit
https://www.efl.com/
Harrogate Town to launch their first ever #TeamTalk session
In conjunction with the EFL and Mind, our clubs first #TeamTalk session will be taking place on Thursday 28th January, 7pm on Zoom. Sign up by emailing community@harrogatetownafc.com. The whole purpose is to urge supporters to talk and stay connected throughout January and keep the conversation around mental health going. New research into men’s mental health suggests that, while some progress has been made, men feel worried or low more regularly than ten years ago and are consequently twice as likely to feel suicidal. To help keep supporters connected our session will informally bring fans together virtually on Zoom to talk about football – helping them stay connected during what can be a difficult time of year for many. Along with connecting online, there is also opportunity to dial into the call using your landline or mobile phone. Please contact us on 07465 290222 or email: community@ harrogatetownafc.com if you need any help in getting set up.
For more details about Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation, or to get involved as a participant or volunteer, please email
community@harrogatetownafc.com
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONResearch shows there are five simple things you can do as part The following steps have been researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation. of your daily life – at work and at home – to build resilience, boost your wellbeing and lower your risk of developing mental health problems. These simple actions are known internationally as the Five Ways to Wellbeing1 . Research shows there are five simple things you can do as part of your daily life – at work and at home – to build resilience, boost your wellbeing and lower your risk of developing mental health problems. These simple actions are known Research shows there are five simple things you can do as part of your daily life – at work and at home – to build resilience, boost your wellbeing and lower your risk of developing mental health problems. These simple actions are known internationally as the Five Ways to Connect It’s clear that social relationships are internationally as the Five Ways to Wellbeing1 . Wellbeing1 . critical for promoting well-being. • Talk to someone instead of sending an email • Speak to someone new 01 Fact sheet01 Fact sheet • Ask how someone’s weekend was and really listen when they tell youAbout the Five Ways to Wellbeing About the Five Ways to Wellbeing• Put five minutes aside to find out how someone really is • Give a colleague a lift to work or share the journey home with them. Be Active Research shows there are five Research shows there are five Regular physical activity is associated simple things you can do as part simple things you can do as part with lower rates of depression and of your daily life – at work and at of your daily life – at work and at anxiety across all age groups. • Take the stairs not the lift • Go for a walk at lunchtime home – to build resilience, boost your wellbeing and lower your risk of home – to build resilience, boost your wellbeing and lower your risk of • Get off the bus one stop earlier than usual and walk developing mental health problems. developing mental health problems. the final part of your journey to workThese simple actions are known These simple actions are known Take Noticeinternationally as the Five Ways to internationally as the Five Ways to Reminding yourself to ‘take notice’ can Wellbeing1 . Wellbeing1 . strengthen and broaden awareness. • Get a plant for your workspace • Have a ‘clear the clutter’ day • Take notice of how your colleagues are feeling or acting
Keep Learning 1 The Five Ways to Wellbeing were developed by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) on behalf of the Foresight Commission in the UK and adapted for New Zealand by the Mental Health Foundation. Why not learn something new today? • Find out something about your 1 The Five Ways to Wellbeing were developed by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) on behalf of the Foresight Commission in the UK and adapted for colleagues • Sign up for an online class FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING AT WORK 1 The Five Ways to Wellbeing were developed by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) on behalf of the Foresight Commission in the UK and adapted for New Zealand by the Mental Health Foundation. New Zealand by the Mental Health Foundation. • Read the news or a book • Do a crossword or Sudoku • Research something you’ve always wondered about FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING AT WORK FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING AT WORK • Learn a new word.
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Individuals who report a greater interest in helping others are more likely to rate themselves as happy. Research into actions for promoting happiness has shown that committing an act of kindness once a week over a six-week period is associated with an increase in well-being.
