Mental Health

Still got the January Blues?

January is over but you may still be feeling blue. GetOutside Champion Nigel Vardy shares why he believes that spending time outside could help raise both your mood and fitness.

Walking at 80 years young

We all know the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outside. And we all know someone older than us who maybe doesn't get enough fresh air. So take your parents, elderly neighbour or friend out with you on a short walk this Winter season.

Look after your mental health this season

For many, the colder seasons mean crisp mornings, warm drinks and snuggling by the fire. But for others, the shorter days signal a downturn in mood and energy leaving us feeling sad and sluggish.​ Eli Bishop gives us some tips to help.

The Mental Health Benefits of Green Exercise

Black Dog Outdoors, are trying to encourage people to exercise in the great outdoors to increase general wellbeing and improve both mental and physical health.

Get up, stand up for work place health

Before you read on, and in the interests of your wellbeing, please stand up. Sitting down for the next five minutes could be harmful to your health...

Take back your lunch break

GetOutside Champion Beki Cadd explores ways that you can make your lunch break more rewarding while at the same time, improving your work place health.

Building a change

After completing the 100 Peaks Challenge, Karl Rushen struggled to re-adjust back at work. Here, he explains how he took responsibility for his own workplace wellbeing.

Give your kids more time

Our lifestyle today means that for the first time ever, our children could have a lower life expectancy than us. Their physical and mental wellbeing is directly related to the amount of time they spend outside.

Just 15 minutes outside

15 minutes a day could be all it takes to improve your mental wellbeing. Find out how #GetOutside Champion Eli Bishop is challenging herself to spend 15 minutes outside every single day this year. Why not join her?

Mental Health in Winter

#GetOutside Champion Emma Cusworth gives us some sounds advice to help keep you smiling this Winter.