A new edition of Mental Health and Physical Activity (MENPA) has been released. MENPA is an academic peer-reviewed journal that promotes high-quality research in understanding the link between mental health and physical activity.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario is launching part 2 of the Minding Our Bodies project: “Eating Well for Mental Health.” Our goal is to increase the capacity of mental health service providers to deliver healthy eating programs for people with mental illness in their local communities.

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"

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.

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.

Minding Our Bodies launched a new website today (www.mindingourbodies.ca) to begin raising awareness of the project and to seek expressions of interest from organizations that may want to participate in local pilot programs in 2009.