Video of the Physical Activity Forum is now available

Video of Dr Guy Faulkner’s presentation and the panel discussion in Edmonton are now available from the Alberta Centre for Active Living website.

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Working with Children and youth?

Does any one know of some handy resources on physical activity and mental health for kids?
I would also love some success stories or perhpas just even advice…..

Thanks!!!

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Globe and Mail article on PA and Mental Health

Here is a link to a recent G&M article. “A Victoria program for the city’s more troubled residents believes a little bit of exercise goes a long way toward healing the mind”

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/taking-a-run-at-mental-health/article1169969/

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Information from ‘down under’

This may also be of interest to some….. here is a fact sheet on Exercise and Depression from New South Wales.

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/docs/ExerciseandDepression.pdf

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Mental Health and Physical Activity Journal

I mentioned the journal I edit imaginatively titled ‘Mental Health and Physical Activity’ during my talk.  Here is a link to the site:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/17552966

I’ve been told the first three issues are freely available. However, if you’re having trouble accessing a specific paper you’re interested in, please email me and I’ll send a pdf.
Best wishes,
Guy

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Dr. Faulkner’s slides are now available

Dr. Faulkner’s presentation slides are now available.  A video of the presentation, as well as the panel discussion, will be available at the end of June.

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Mental Health Common Messages

When it comes to health promotion, it’s important for practitioners to communicate common messages.

The Alberta Healthy Living Network has created these evidence-based common messages concerning mental health. They are integrated with active living, healthy eating and tobacco reduction. Practitioners can use these messages in their work with the general public.
check out their great work:

http://www.ahln.ca/modules.php?name=Contentpub&pa=showpage&pid=10

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