Walk and Talk 2023 – “Creating hope through action”
Health and Social Care Trusts and PHA have worked in partnership to develop a campaign to encourage people across Northern Ireland to embrace and demonstrate the theme: Creating Hope, Through Action.
The campaign will run from 11th September -9th October 2023 to mark the period between World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day. This year we are calling on people to ‘Walk & Talk’. Embracing the Take 5 messages to ‘Be Active’ and ‘Connect’.
Below are some resources for promoting Walk and Talk events on your social media and some suggested text you could include on your post. You can find more information on the ‘Walk & Talk 2023’ pages on www.mindingyourhead.info
Walk and Talk Square Poster
Walking is free and one of the easiest ways to get active – it can also provide a great boost to your mental wellbeing. Join our walk, connect with a new community and make new friends. Join our Walk and Talk event and start your journey towards better mental wellbeing. Find out more at www.mindingyourhead.info on the 'Walk and Talk 2023' page.
Walk and Talk info 1
Organising a Walk and Talk event could help bring people or members of your community together and positively impact their mental wellbeing. Find out more at www.mindingyourhead.info on the 'Walk and Talk 2023' page.
Walk and Talk info 2
Some things to think about if you’re planning a Walk and Talk event to mark World Mental Health Day. Why not make it part of a routine? More great tips in our booklet at www.mindingyourhead.info on the 'Walk and Talk 2023' page.
Video Links
Walk and Talk 2023 (vimeo.com)
In the run up to World Mental Health Day, joining a Walk and Talk group could really benefit your mental wellbeing. Find out more at www.mindingyourhead.info on the 'Walk and Talk 2023' page.
EastSide Greenways Gentle Walkers (vimeo.com)
We caught up with the EastSide Greenways Gentle Walkers in Belfast and heard about how their walking group has helped to improve their mental wellbeing. If you’d like to organise your own Walk and Talk event for World Mental Health Day, you can find out more at www.mindingyourhead.info under the 'Walk and Talk 2023' page.
Bangor Hub Walkers (vimeo.com)
The Hub Walkers in Bangor have opened up about how walking and talking has helped with their mental wellbeing. Walking is free and one of he easiest ways to get active and can help boost your mood. To find out more, visit www.mindingyourhead.info and click on the ‘Walk and Talk 2023’ page.
Castlewellan Strollers (vimeo.com)
We spoke with some members of the Castlewellan Strollers who told us their walking group has been invaluable for their metal wellbeing. Ahead of Wolrd Mental Health Day, find out more about setting up a group at www.mindingyourhead.info on the 'Walk and Talk 2023' page.
