Active Devon, in partnership with Active Cornwall, is facilitating Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) training for people working in healthcare, focusing on how to talk to mental health patients to get them active.

The session will be led by Paula Manning (Recently Retired Clinical Lead Mental health Physiotherapist)

What is it?
Content Includes:

– The importance of physical activity – understand the role of physical activity in the management of mental health illness and other long term conditions

– Evidence-based benefits – the latest research on how physical activity can be beneficial in the treatment of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD

– Identifying barriers – learn about the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions in becoming active

– Helpful resources – access valuable tools and resources to support your practice and help patients become more activeWho is it for?
This training is for anyone working within health who has direct contact with patients, particularly those working in Mental Health. This could include community mental health teams, nurses, occupational therapists, clinicians, GPs and consultants. The training is designed for the healthcare workforce but those working in Mental Health in the VCSE sector would also be welcome.What do I need?
The training takes place online – a link will be sent to you the day before the event. The PACC training will be interactive so please make sure you have access to a camera and microphone on your device.

How do I sign up?
Please sign up via Active Cornwall using the following link: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/embeds/projects/6568/survey-tools/56257