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Make the first move for your mental health

No matter how much you do, physical activity can make a big difference to how you feel – boosting our mood and helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Now is the perfect time to get active and make the first move for your mental health with our free apps.

Couch to 5K app

A running app for absolute beginners, as well as recent Couch to 5K graduates.

Download the Couch to 5K app on the App Store
Download the Couch to 5K app on Google Play

Active 10 app

Track and build up your daily walks – start with 10 minutes every day!

Download the Active 10 app on the App Store
Download the Active 10 app on Google Play

Be active for your mental health

Physical activity is one of the best things we can do for our mental wellbeing. Find out why it's important and how to get moving to boost your mood.

Sign up for anxiety-easing emails

Join our email programme to get expert advice and practical tips to help you deal with anxiety. It will also show you how to make these new steps part of your daily routine.

Your Mind Plan quiz

Answer 5 quick questions to get your free plan with tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, improve your sleep, boost your mood and feel more in control. UK-based Amazon Alexa users can just say, "Alexa, start Mind Plan" for help today.

Video: Make the First Move campaign

Dr Ranj Singh chats with comedian and actor Tom Davis about why regular physical activity is great for our mental wellbeing.

Self-help CBT techniques

Learn about CBT, watch video guides and try techniques to deal with worries, solve problems and boost your mental wellbeing.

Children and young people's mental health

Looking after a child's mental health

There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy and help them cope with whatever further changes we all may face.

Self-care for young people

Taking steps to take care of our mental health is really important. It can help us to lead happy and healthy lives, and cope with life's challenges. Check out our self-care videos for loads of tips and techniques to help you do just that.

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Helping someone else

Get tips and advice on helping others struggling with their mental health.

Ways you can help others

Urgent support

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get support.

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