Promoting Physical Well-Being in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

This training pack is for those who wish to set up and run a healthy living group that will be fun and interactive for individuals and groups, including adults with learning difficulties and those with mental health problems in community, residential or inpatient settings. Possible outcomes for service users include improving physical activity, weight management, healthy eating, self-esteem, confidence and social inclusion. Key features: Puts theory of healthy eating, positive health behaviours and physical activity into practice; improves social interaction skills; flexible and adaptable to specific needs. Contents include: 30 session plans grouped into four main sections: Introductory sessions Healthy eating sessions Physical activity sessions Fun, international and themed sessions This pack contains: A rich collection of visual and print material including session plans and guidance for facilitator; illustrated worksheets and fact sheets; CD-rom with health checks, goal recording sheets, referral forms, exercise pack, resource pack; feedback questionnaires and other information.
Vital information for: Support workers, occupational therapists, community psychiatric and learning disability nurses, community support groups, carers, volunteers and service users.