A programme of activities designed to reduce stress, anxiety and depression for the people of Stretford and the surrounding areas. This programme will increase both mental wellbeing and resilience and can improve physical wellbeing at the same time. This programme ties in with the NHS 10 Stress Busters as outlined on their website by Professor Cary Cooper. [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/reduce-stress/]
Talking about Stress is often seen as less stigmatising than ‘mental health’ although it is the same thing and people often tie all the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression as one. People are more likely to accept that they are stressed than that they have mental health issues.
As we develop our services, we aim to add more groups such as Lunch Clubs, Community sports, Youth Group, events, etc
| Top 10 stress-busting suggestions: | Groups that address this issue | |
| 1 | Be Active | Fresh Air Fridays Gardening for Health Family Gardening Group Gardening for Health Litter Picks Self Guided Walks |
| 2 | Take Control | Signposting and talking to each other Youth Council |
| 3 | Connect with People | Volunteering, The Tea Room Meet & Eat social meal |
| 4 | Have some me time | All groups The Tea Room Mindfulness guided walk |
| 5 | Challenge Yourself | All groups |
| 6 | Avoid Unhealthy Habits | Signposting Support groups in the building. We don’t serve alcohol or allow smoking |
| 7 | Help Other People | Volunteer programme, Community notices |
| 8 | Work Harder not Smarter | Signposting |
| 9 | Try to be positive | A positive atmosphere in all groups and The Tea Room |
| 10 | Accept the things you can’t change | Sign posting |
