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Minding Our Bodies Newsletter, Issue No. 3

The Minding Our Bodies project has been very active during the past eight months, with training, launching and evaluating our six pilot programs, and beginning to share our findings. Looking to the future, we’ve begun to prepare for phase 2 of the Minding Our Bodies project: Eating Well for Mental Health. Read on for details.

Walk for Mental Health: Minds in Motion Raised Money for Those Living with Mental Disorders

Post date: October 01, 2009

By Linda Givetash, The Cord, September 30, 2009

Nearly 500 people participated in the second annual Minds in Motion KW Walking Classic on September 27, 2009, which aims to raise awareness about mental health.

Read the full story: "Walk for Mental Health: Minds in Motion Raised Money for Those Living with Mental Disorders"

Taking a Run at Mental Health

Post date: June 06, 2009

By Adrien Sala, Globe and Mail, June 6, 2009

A Victoria program for the city's more troubled residents believes a little bit of exercise goes a long way toward healing the mind.

Read the full story: "Taking a Run at Mental Health"

Invisible Injuries

Post date: May 27, 2009

By Jason Sahlani, Sweat Magazine, Winter 2008

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw had anxiety attacks after games. MLB player Steve Sax developed a 'tic' that made it impossible for him to throw from second to first base. And NFL-er Terrell Owens' mental health issues were so severe, he attempted suicide. The relationship between mental health and sports isn't new; but it isn't just pro athletes who should heed the warning signs of mental illness.

Minding Our Bodies Newsletter, Issue No. 2

Post date: April 01, 2009

The April 2009 issue of the newsletter is now available. Read on to learn more about exciting new developments in the Minding Our Bodies project.

Six Pilot Sites Selected for Minding Our Bodies

Post date: March 04, 2009

Three applicants have now been selected to receive seed funding of up to $7,500 to develop and deliver a physical activity program. We have also invited three other organizations that applied for support to participate in the training and pilot program, but without funding from the Minding Our Bodies project. Together, these six organizations will help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the resources we are creating.