Five Ways to Wellbeing Event
October 4th 2009

With thoughts of the recession on everyone’s mind, it’s not hard to understand why depression is on the rise. Evidence suggests that small changes in your everyday routine can improve your mental wellbeing.

Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Foundation Trust Clinical Psychologist, Gillian Bowden, MBE believes The “5 ways to well being” approach is a most welcome development as there is growing evidence that demonstrates that simple actions such as investing a little more time and thought in our social contacts, physical exercise or allowing ourselves time simply to notice things around us can have a cumulative, beneficial effect. In difficult and uncertain economic times, it is good to remind ourselves that some of the best things in life are still free.

A ‘fair at the forum’ will highlight ways in which you can improve your wellbeing. Different stalls and activities for all the family will represent the five ways to wellbeing – connect; be active; keep learning; take notice; and give.

For example, if you want to get active join in with the Bannatynes interactive class; or visit the Norwich in Bloom stand, which will offer gardening for children.

‘Take notice’ attractions will include photography and art displays, and face painting for children.

A ‘Sing Your Heart Out’ singing session will take place at 12.30pm – and plenty of other entertainment will take place through the day.

Those who visit each area of wellbeing, and collect 5 stamps, could be in with the chance to win one of many prizes, including a bike and a hot air balloon ride!

The interactive ‘five ways to wellbeing’ event will be held on Sunday, October 4, from 10am- 4.30pm. For more information contact Oz Osborne on 07771 608327 or [email protected]

For further information visit www.nwmhft.nhs.uk or call 01603 421494.