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Health and Wellbeing Links<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n During this difficult period it is important to stay physically and mentally fit.\u00a0 Below are some suggestions to ensure that you are able to look after your health and wellbeing and have fun too!\u00a0 Click on the links in the headings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite being stuck indoors and applying rules of social distancing, we can keep in contact with people we care about through technology.\u00a0 Staying connected with people helps our mental wellbeing.\u00a0 Agree regular check-in times with friends or family either by phone or online \u2013 this helps people feel connected.\u00a0 Video calling via apps such as FaceTime and Skype allows you to see people as well giving you face to face interaction despite being miles apart. \u00a0\u00a0WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger also have video calling functions.<\/p>\n It is normal to feel overwhelmed. Take a break from using social media or watching the news, which can make you more anxious. Staying informed is important but stick to trusted sources of information such as Government,<\/a> World Health Organisation<\/strong><\/a> and NHS<\/strong><\/a> websites.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Young Scot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Find out more about what you can do if you are feeling anxious and worried, and how you can support others in your community.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Action for Happiness calendar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Mindful March – daily things to do in March to help you be mindful and live in the moment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mental Health and Wellbeing tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n NHS Ayrshire and Arran website giving ideas and help on ways to improve mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Aye Mind<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Online resources to help with a variety of mental health issues. Check out the Resources section.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Help For Parents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This website is aimed at parents who are supporting a young person with a mental health problem.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Physical Health<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children and young people should be trying to exercise for an average of 60 minutes a day throughout the week to encourage a healthy development of bones and muscles. This physical activity can be moderate in nature and include activities such as walking, cycling and playing outdoor games.\u00a0 Aim to vary the intensity of the activity through the week.\u00a0 Try to avoid being stationary for long periods. You can find more guidance on how much you should exercise here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PE with Joe Wicks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Body Coach will lead you through a 30 minute workout.\u00a0 Tune in live to his channel on YouTube every morning at 9.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry if you miss it, you can watch his videos later in the day.\u00a0 Even the adults are taking part!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10 Minute Shake Up games<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Change4Life website with games based on famous Disney and Pixar movies.\u00a0 Ideal for younger children.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NHS Fitness Ideas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Free and easy fitness ideas to help you stay active.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Play@home<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Play ideas for in the garden or in the house.\u00a0 Ideal for young children and toddlers.\u00a0 Instructions are also in Polish.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Facebook – Lockdown Tips & Ideas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A group has been created called Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas <\/strong>to share ideas for loads of indoor and garden activities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hopefully you will give a few of these activities a go and it would be nice to see your children taking part in these activities.\u00a0 Photos can be sent to class teachers via Glow and can be posted on the Blog.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you.\u00a0 Have fun and stay safe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Team Mount Carmel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Health and Wellbeing Links \u00a0 During this difficult period it is important to stay physically and mentally fit.\u00a0 Below are some suggestions to ensure that you are able to look after your health and wellbeing and have fun too!\u00a0 Click on the links in the headings. Mental Health Despite being stuck … Continue reading Health and Wellbeing Links<\/span>