Physical activity has many benefits for your mental health including helping:
💥your body to release feel good hormones called endorphins
💥concentration
💥sleep
💥confidence
💥motivation
Even a small amount of exercise can enhance wellbeing and help you feel good about yourself.

Unbelievable comments from UK Government in Wales GOV.UK this week regarding #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🤯

Great to see from our Dyfodol Cymru team in Swansea! Very powerful feedback that highlights the impact of the extremely valuable work being done👏

Every image tells a story.💬
Let’s listen and learn from the real experiences of those living with mental health conditions. Together, we can build understanding and dismantle stigma.
#RealStories #EUStigmaFree #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek

💥Exiting News from Mental Health UK 💥 Their Young Person Impact Report for 2022-2023 has been released today! We’re thrilled to help spread the word about this important work!
Check out their full report and a detailed blog post below👇
mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/young-peo…

💭We are worried to see last week's announcement regarding the planned changes to PIP (the Personal Independence Payments system).

The PIP system was brought in to support people who have extra living costs as a result of conditions they have been diagnosed with.

Worrying data suggests that many areas of Wales have some of the highest levels of alcohol-specific deaths in the UK.

Regular Alcohol consumption can have a huge physical and mental impact.⬇️

If you’re struggling there’s help available: adferiad.org/our-services/s…
Alcohol Change UK

Today is #MaternalMentalHealthDay , and Adferiad is proud to be raising awareness of the challenges women and families face throughout Wales.

Whether you’re a new or expectant Mum, or welcoming a new addition, support is available if you are struggling: bit.ly/3UzUre6

Prioritising your self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential! 🌟

Here are some of our top tips to show yourself some love. 🥰

📢Is your organisation looking for training in substance use?
Our Workforce Development Programme offers free courses, fully funded by North Wales Substance Misuse Area Planning Board and Partners, to all organisations across the six North Wales counties:
bit.ly/4aWy8F8

Spotlight on Trin Hyder for #NationalGardeningWeek 🌿

Trin Hyder is a community-based allotment project that supports people in the Caerphilly area to maintain good mental health and improve their wellbeing through horticulture, woodwork, upcycling and a healthy diet. ✨

Great to see our recognition agreement with UNISON Cymru/Wales being picked up by Morning Star 🙌
We're proud to be investing in our staff, providing them with the best possible opportunities and benefits!
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/unison…

It's been great to have David Rees MS , Senedd Member for Aberavon at our Port Talbot Substance Use Treatment Service this afternoon!

We were delighted to showcase all the important work we do across the Port Talbot area, as well as Wales as a whole.

Thanks for dropping in! 🙌

Join us in Neath town centre on Monday for the first of our litter picks! 🗑♻️

⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 The Ambassador Hotel

There are many reasons why someone may begin using substances, but regular use can lead to dependency, which can have a major impact on mental and physical health.

If things start to feel out of control, support is available. Click below: adferiad.org/our-services/s…

Our Chair of Trustees, Clive Wolfendale, closed today's presentation on 'The Case for Continuing the Service' at the Working Well in Wales partnership event.

The majority of our peer mentors have lived experience with substance use or mental health issues. It has been inspiring to listen to their stories, as well as to those of guest speaker George James, who is one of our lead peer mentors for the Cyfle Cymru project!🙌🏼

Cyfle Cymru

It has been great to learn more about the history of Wynne Construction at our Working Well in Wales partnership event this afternoon! They support Adferiad and Cyfle Cymru by employing our service users! 🙌

Wynne Construction Cyfle Cymru

Our very own Lynn Bennoch kicked off this afternoon's set of presentations. She discussed our out-of-work services, including Cyfle Cymru!🙌🏼

Cyfle Cymru

We're excited to announce that Sion Jones and Vanessa Trimble from RCS have joined us today, in partnership with Welsh Government, Department for Work and Pensions, and Betsi Cadwaladr