Presentation given at the Six Ways to Wellbeing Seminar on 29 October 2015. for more go to: www.liveitwell.org.uk or email mentalwellbeing@kent.gov.uk

1. Six Ways to Wellbeing Seminar
“Simple things which make a big
difference to the way you feel”
Tim Woodhouse and Louise Piper
KCC Public Health

2. 1)Name….
2)Organisation….
And then choose ONE of the following
sentences to complete
I am here today because…..
or
The thing that made me happiest last week
was…..
or
My favourite place on earth is…

3. An overview of the morning
 Why do we have a wellbeing
campaign?
 Mental health facts and figures
 How we can help you pass on the six ways
to wellbeing
 “Six ways” tasters

4. Why are we here?
 To help you grow your
wellbeing
 To improve the wellbeing of the
people of Kent by asking you to
help spread the six ways
campaign

5. “Please fix your
own oxygen
mask into place
before assisting
others”

6. But first….
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7. But first….
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IT’S ICEBREAKER TIME!!!!

8. One minute masterpiece
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9. Why are we doing this?
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10. What is health?
• The World Health Organisation (WHO)
has defined health as ‘a state of
complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity’.
WHO. Basic Documents.
43rd
Edition. Geneva: WHO: 2001
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11. What is mental health?
“a state of well-being in which the individual
realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the
normal stresses of life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his
or her community.”
WHO: Strengthening Mental Health Promotion 2001
(Fact Sheet No 220) Geneva: WHO: 2001
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12. One in four people will suffer from a
mental health problem every year
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13. What do we mean by mental health
problem?
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Mixed anxiety & depression 9.7 in 100 people
Anxiety 4.7 in 100 people
Depression 2.6 in 100 people
Phobias 2.6 in 100 people
Eating disorders 1.6 in 100 people
OCD 1.3 in 100 people
Panic disorder 1.2 in 100 people
The Health & Social Care Information Centre, 2009, Adult psychiatric morbidity in England, Results of a household survey

14. The scale and impact of mental illness in
the UK
• Mental illness is the largest single cause of
disability (23% of the national disease burden)
• It is the leading cause of sickness absence (70
million sick days in 2013)
• It costs the UK economy £70–£100 billion per
year; 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product
• People with mental illness die on average 15–20
years earlier than those without, often from
avoidable causes (Chief Medical Officer)
• 180 people took their own lives in Kent in 2013
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15. Mental Health First Aid Training

16. Wellbeing and mental health
• There is more to good mental health than avoiding
mental illness
• 5 minute table discussion to answer the
following question
•“Our definition of
“wellbeing” is ….”
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17. Wellbeing and mental health
• Wellbeing is about feeling good and functioning
well
o Being happy and contented,
o Positive self-esteem & self confidence
o Feeling like you can do what you want to do
o Being able to cope with life’s ups and downs
• Increasing wellbeing is likely to lower the risk
of mental health problems
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18. Where does wellbeing come from?
5 minute table discussion to answer the
following questions…
What leads to improved
wellbeing….?
And what doesn’t…?
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19. Wellbeing Video
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20. “Simple things which make a big
difference to the way you feel”
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Six Ways to Wellbeing

21. Six Ways to Wellbeing
Be Active - Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Play a game. Garden. Dance.
Exercising makes you feel good. Discover a physical activity that you enjoy.
Keep Learning -Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for a
course. Learning new things will make you more confident, as well as being fun.
Give - Do something nice for a friend or stranger. Smile. Volunteer your time. See
yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community it’s rewarding.
Connect - with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and
neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community.
Take Notice - Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual.
Savour the moment. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling.
Care for the planet - Make small changes to your life that will reduce your energy
use, recycle more, leave the car at home.
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22. “Simple things
which make a
big difference
to the way you
feel”
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24. Website: liveitwell.org.uk
Website: www.liveitwell.org.uk
mentalwellbeing@kent.gov.uk

25. Live It Well - Support in the Local
Community
• Campaigns, news, and ways to wellbeing
• Database listing approx. 430 free community
based services
• National and local support groups
• 24 helplines or online services
• Six Ways to Wellbeing Campaign
• Facebook & twitter accounts – stay in touch

26. Free NHS Therapy & Counselling
• There is free NHS Therapy and Counselling
available across the whole of Kent
People can refer themselves into this &
there is no waiting list
find all listings at:
www.Liveitwell.org.uk/therapy
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27. Videos include:
• Simon: Be Active
• Bee: Keep Learning
• Kevin: Give
• Emma: Connect
• Kathy: Take Notice
• Steve: Care for the planet

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The Six Ways
to Wellbeing
…….
..needs
YOU!

29. We need you to spread the word
• With colleagues, friends, family and your
communities
• Share the campaign and recruit others
• Do a talk at a staff meeting or similar
• Have a ‘Wellbeing’ corner in your community
centre
• Use our guide to ‘Running a Wellbeing Event’
to help you
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30. Free Wellbeing Resources!
Includes:
•Posters
•Logos and artwork
•Invites and poster templates
•All activities from today
•Running a Six Ways to Wellbeing
guide
•Slides from today
Soon to be available:
•‘Talk about Wellbeing’ as library
lending resource
•Network of Wellbeing launching
soon
www.liveitwell.org.uk/resources

31. Wellbeing Creative Partnership
LV21 Project Video
https://youtu.be/VEcaEdNA19A
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