Health and Active Wellbeing

Sam Perks – Physical Activity Operations Manager, Mind

Hayley Jarvis – Head of Physical Activity, Mind

Physical activity holds enormous potential to support mental health and emotional wellbeing—but only when it is delivered with care, understanding, and a person-centred approach. Too often, assumptions are made about what works, without fully considering the diverse and complex experiences of those taking part.

This session, led by Mind’s Physical Activity team, will explore what it truly means to embed mental health support into physical activity delivery. Drawing on real-world practice and lived experience, it will offer practical strategies to create inclusive, psychologically safe environments, for participants and practitioners alike. Whether you’re a coach, instructor, or programme lead, this is your opportunity to challenge conventional thinking and enhance the mental health impact of your work through meaningful, intentional movement.