Active Body Healthy Mind (ABHM) recognises the very specific barriers faced by people with mental ill health to improve their physical health through participation in sport and physical activity. ABHM is delivered by a consortium of mental health organisations, providing carefully tailored activities in settings and times that are appropriate to the participants. The programme has helped to reduce fear and build confidence of participants, resulting in an improved mental attitude and a lasting participation in sport and physical activity. Key to the sustainability of the project has been the up-skilling of both the participants, and the mental health organisations. Fifteen participants have progressed to become activity leaders, whilst two mental health organisations have committed to continue the project, funding a full time programme manager from their own resources.
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