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Photos from the 'Ignite Your Life' Community Resilience Events Across Halton and St Helens in November
There were 6 sessions delivered across Runcorn, Widnes and St Helens in November, working in conjunction with NHS Halton and St Helens.
The purpose of the events:
Improve people's emotional literacy - using humour and laugher as a tool
Raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety
Educate the general public about the things we can ALL do to improve our mental wellbeing
The 2 hour sessions attracted people from all walks of life to come along and get involved in some interactive workshops and fun activities.
Mark Swift invites participants to 'connect' with the moment... right here, right now...
Bernie Wheelan sings for the group...
Dave Sweeney welcomes everyone to the Runcorn 'Ignite Your Life' sessions...
Dave Sweeney, Operational Director for Partnership Commissioning, Halton and St Helens NHS
Widnes sessions 'Ignite Your Life'...
Stephanie Davies explores emotions and feelings with the group...
Stephanie discusses the benefits of laughter and positive emotions...
Mark Swift talks about 'what works' to improve your mental healthiness...
Mark discusses the signs and symptoms of depression...
Audience are invited to make their pledges for wellbeing...
Participants filling out their wellbeing pledges...
Bernie warms up the audience to sing for their lunch...
Bernie talks more about the benefits of creativity and good mental health...
Audience warms up for the song of the year...
Vocal warm up...
Mark Swift discusses wellbeing and what you can do to improve your mental fitness...
Paula Gamester welcomes attendees to the St Helens 'Ignite Your Life' events...
Hands up if you want some more...
A full house...
The Wellbeing Project Community Interest Company - Delivering sustainable improvements in mental health and wellbeing...
Group participation...
A packed out room...
Group questions...
Runcorn sessions...
