{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Lauren Woodley, Copywriter","standfirst":"10 October is World Mental Health Day, so here\u2019s a list of our favourite activities to help us look after our mental health and wellbeing.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAt Scouts, we know looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after, and getting help for, our physical health.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPaying attention to how you, and others, are feeling is something we could all do a little more.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve come up with some activities to raise awareness for and support our mental health and wellbeing, but these activities aren\u2019t just for World Mental Health Day. We can practice mindfulness all year round, make time to regularly talk about mental health, and take part in activities that improve our wellbeing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can use these activities throughout your yearly programme, as you never know when someone may need extra support.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20413/two-girls-walking-away-from-camera-with-backpacks-on-going-into-a-wooded-areamin.jpg","width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"Two Scouts with backpacks on are heading down a forest path.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECraft activities\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003ESome people might find being creative is the perfect way to relax and destress, so why not plan these arty activities into your programme?\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ECreate a\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/create-a-breathing-buddy/?preview=true\u0026amp;id=77126\u0022 title=\u0022Create a breathing buddy\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?preview=true\u0026amp;id=77126\u0022\u003EBreathing buddy\u003C/a\u003E, made from a paper cup and tissue paper.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThe breathing buddy is designed to help young people feel calmer by focusing and relaxing their breathing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThe tissue paper inside the cup will gently wave when young people exhale through the cup.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EDuring your session, you can make and decorate the craft, and then try different breathing techniques to help young people practice mindfulness.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EDon\u2019t forget to take your breathing buddies with you, so you can continue practising at home.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Create a breathing buddy"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIn our activity, \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/build-a-wellbeing-box/\u0022 title=\u0022Build a wellbeing box\u0022\u003EBuild a wellbeing box,\u003C/a\u003E you\u2019ll make an uplifting gift that Scouts can give to themselves. It\u2019ll be full of items and messages that\u2019ll make them smile when they need them most for when they need little boost of happiness.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s a great crafting activity to do with your group, allowing people to design the boxes. They can then add in things that\u2019ll make them feel happy or relaxed, either at home or at Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EFill, decorate and design your boxes during the session. You could add in messages, write down jokes or motivational quotes, or draw pictures of your favourite things.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThen, once everyone\u2019s finished making their boxes, you could ask if anyone wants to talk through some of the items they\u2019ve decided to include. It\u2019s OK if people want to keep all, or some things, in their boxes private, too.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Build a well-being box"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIn \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/wellbeing-wheels/\u0022 title=\u0022Wellbeing wheels\u0022\u003EWellbeing wheels\u003C/a\u003E, you\u2019ll be making a large spinning wheel. Use it for inspiring ourselves, or our loved ones, to try new wellbeing activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EYou could make a smaller wellbeing wheel each, or one large wheel for the whole group to use during your weekly meetings.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThink of different activities your group could try to help boost their wellbeing and include these on your wheels - there are lots of ways to look after ourselves!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EFor example, you might suggest swimming in the sea, baking, riding a bike, watching films, going to the park, playing with pets, or reading.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Make a wellbeing wheel"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EMaking a note of nice things that happen to us, things that make us feel good and things we\u2019ve done to be kind, can be really uplifting to look back on.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIn our\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/weekly-wins/\u0022 title=\u0022Weekly wins\u0022\u003EWeekly wins\u003C/a\u003E activity, you can make, or reuse, your very own diary and fill it with lots of positive thoughts.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EA weekly win is something that makes us feel good. With your group, decide how many weeks to keep your diaries for.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EEveryone should make and take their diaries home to fill out. People can keep decorating them at home too, if they\u2019d like.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAt your weekly sessions, take it in turns to share any weekly wins, but only if people are happy and comfortable too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s OK if people want to keep all or some things in their diary private.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Create a weekly wins journal"}]},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/19336/cubs-hugging.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"Two Cub Scouts hugging","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMindfulness activities\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019d prefer to get outdoors, connect with nature and try some new hobbies to practice mindfulness, then why not attempt some of these activities? We guarantee they\u2019ll get you feeling in touch with your emotions.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EOur \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/gratitude-scavenger-hunt/\u0022 title=\u0022Gratitude scavenger hunt\u0022\u003EGratitude scavenger hunt\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0will help you appreciate all the little things in the world around us.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIn this activity, your group will be exploring either the indoors or the outdoors, and finding objects which they\u2019re grateful or thankful for.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ESome examples could be things that make them happy, remind them of someone they love, something beautiful in nature, something that reminds them of their favourite song, inspires them, feels nice to touch, or something they\u2019ve never seen before.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ETo reflect on this activity, get into smaller groups and chat about three or four of the items they chose and why. This should help your group to feel more thankful and appreciative of their surroundings.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Go on a gratitude scavenger hunt"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EWhy not give our \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/take-on-a-screen-time-switch-off-challenge/\u0022 title=\u0022Take on a screen-time switch off challenge\u0022\u003ESwitch off challenge\u003C/a\u003E a go?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EOur screen time can impact on our mental health and wellbeing, as it can take us away from other things we enjoy, such as spending time outdoors or playing with friends.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIt can also mean we don\u2019t live as healthily as we could, such as by straining our eyes or sleeping later than we should.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EUsing screens and technology is a great way to communicate and socialise with friends.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EWe can learn by researching, studying or watching tutorials, or we can buy things online and support small businesses.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EWe can watch films or shows and be entertained, or we can be creative by making art, writing, reading or editing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EBut, it\u2019s important to balance screen time with other offline activities, such as playing sports, taking part in hobbies, being outdoors and spending time with people in person.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIn this activity, challenge your Scouts to see if they can achieve a healthier balance between their screen time and non-screen time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EYou could suggest, if people have their own phone or tablet, setting screen time limits or monitoring their own screen time with an app. For example, some smartphones have a built-in feature that measures your screen time for you. People could also use night or wind down modes or set time limits on certain apps.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThe main aim of the challenge is for every hour people spend on screens, they should also spend an hour doing something without screens and offline.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EHopefully, this\u2019ll motivate your Scouts to step away from their screens more in the future.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ERemember, not everyone will have access to all of the different screened devices, or to the same outdoor spaces or screen-free time activities. Try to help people find things that work for them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s important that any digital support or screens used for accessibility shouldn\u2019t count as \u2018screen time\u2019. You could discuss how technology and devices can be great for accessibility.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Try our switch off challenge"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EA \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/go-on-a-mindfulness-walk/\u0022 title=\u0022Mindfulness walk\u0022\u003Emindfulness walk\u003C/a\u003E gets your group outdoors, connected with nature and feeling great. All you need is a peaceful, accessible place to walk.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EMindfulness is all about paying attention to the moment in a non-judgmental way. It can help people connect to their bodies and can also reduce stress.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EOn your walk, try and make time to take part in some relaxing activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThe ideas could be based around our\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003ESCOUT\u003C/strong\u003E mindfulness walk activity acronym:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ES\u003C/strong\u003E: Scenery - Find a spot to sit with an interesting view and paint, draw or doodle what you can see. If the weather\u2019s not great, you could take a photo or make a quick sketch to finish off at home.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EC\u003C/strong\u003E: Collect - As you walk, collect natural items you could use to create some arts or crafts to remind you of your mindfulness walk. Avoid picking anything up unless you\u2019re sure it\u2019s safe, which you could check with a trusted adult, and avoid taking anything from living plants. Remember to leave shells, pebbles, anything on a beach and acorns where you\u2019ve found them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EO\u003C/strong\u003E: Offline - Phones are great, and they\u2019re important to have on a walk in case there\u2019s an emergency. However, phones can also stop us paying attention to the world around us. Try to walk a section of the route without using phones or any other technology with screens. Does it feel different? Find a place to stop for a few moments. Be totally still and silent and watch the world go by \u2013 did you see anything you\u2019d have missed if you were rushing past or looking at a screen?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EU\u003C/strong\u003E: Unwind - As you walk, spend some time enjoying each other\u2019s company. Chat with your friends, find a space for some basic yoga poses or share some things that made you smile recently.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ET\u003C/strong\u003E: Textures - During the walk, take the time to notice the different textures around you. How does the ground feel underneath your feet? Is it hard or soft? Are the lumps and bumps? What sound do you make when you move? Can you feel the crunch of a leaf or the smoothness of a stone?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAt the end of the walk, everyone should think about which activities helped them relax and feel connected to the world around them. Could they fit any of the things they did into their day-to-day lives?\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Go on a mindfulness walk"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/happy-or-sad/\u0022 title=\u0022Happy or sad?\u0022\u003EHappy or sad\u003C/a\u003E is a simple and quick activity you can fit into your weekly sessions to help people learn about, and check in, with their feelings and emotions.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022Apple-tab-span\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAll you need to do is make some signs for young people to hold up to represent happy or sad, then read out some scenarios.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAfter listening to the example, people will hold up their signs to show if the scenario would make them happy or sad.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ESome examples of scenarios could be:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022ul1\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou get to go to the beach\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou\u2019re eating your favourite food\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYour brother eats all the biscuits and you don\u2019t get one\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s too dark at night in your bedroom and there are lots of scary noises\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou win a race on sports day\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EThere\u2019s loud thunder and lightning outside\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ESomeone in your class says you can\u2019t join in the game\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou saw a cute dog on the way home from school\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ESomeone took your favourite pencil without asking\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYour favourite teddy bear is lost\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou\u2019re going to Scouts tonight\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAfterwards, you can discuss where your young people go for support when they\u2019re feeling sad, angry, worried, scared or nervous.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EEncourage everyone to speak to a family member, someone they live with, a friend, an adult at Scouts, a teacher, or someone else they trust if they feel sad, so the person can help them.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Play happy or sad?"}]},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/18305/painting-birdhouses.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A group of Beavers painting birdhouses and holding paintbrushes.","caption":"","link":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Guidance when talking about mental health","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIf a young person opens up to you about a mental health issue, give them space to talk and always follow the Yellow Card. It\u2019s OK if you\u2019re not sure on all the answers \u2013 you can still listen and check in.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIf anyone\u2019s struggling with their mental health, worried about someone else, or wants to find out more about mental health, they should talk to a trusted adult, a GP or \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/supporting-life-issues-and-young-people/guidance-to-share-with-young-people/mental-health-organisations/\u0022\u003Echarities and organisations\u003C/a\u003E. Childline and the NSPCC have lots of support and guidance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EWhen taking part in activities at Scouts, young people may make a disclosure about their mental health or say something else that could be a safeguarding risk.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EIn line with our\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/policy/safeguarding-policy-and-procedures/\u0022\u003Esafeguarding policies\u003C/a\u003E, if you\u0027re concerned\u00A0a young person\u00A0is at risk of harm from themselves (or others), you\u0027ll need to pass this information on.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EMake sure you agree with the young person on how you\u2019ll let their parents or carers know \u2013 you might do it yourself directly or support the young person to do so.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAlways follow\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/young-people-first-yellow-card/\u0022\u003Ethe Yellow Card.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Safeguarding everyone when talking about mental health"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EMental health can be a sensitive topic and affects people in lots of different ways.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022ul1\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EAlways make sure you look out for each other (both volunteers and young people) and keep an eye on signs someone may not be feeling right. Scouts should always be a safe and calm space to process emotions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ESome people find it hard to talk about mental health and wellbeing, or they might be experiencing mental health problems, so an activity may be difficult for them.\u00A0Being open and gently encouraging conversations in Scouts helps make mental health an everyday topic that young people and adults can become more comfortable talking about.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ERemind everyone that positive wellbeing activities can\u2019t always make mental health problems better. This isn\u2019t anybody\u2019s fault, and it\u2019s always OK to need some more support for mental health problems.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EAlways let everyone know about the session beforehand to give people a chance to prepare or talk about it. This could be especially useful for anyone who\u2019s less confident or may be worried about it.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ERegularly check before and during the activity that everyone\u2019s comfortable, and make sure everyone knows they can leave the activity at any point. It might be useful to agree a signal people can use, such as raising their hand, to take a break from the activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EIf anyone doesn\u2019t want to try any of the activities, that\u2019s OK. Mindfulness is an individual practice and different people find focus and peace in different ways.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ETell everyone to create a safe space for mental health in Scouts. Encourage everyone to work together, be non-judgmental, respect each other and listen to each other during mental health activities. People will need to be understanding and supportive, especially if someone\u2019s choosing to share their personal experiences.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ERemember, no one needs to share their thoughts, personal experiences or feelings if they feel uncomfortable or don\u2019t want to. 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