This toolkit is intended as a conversation starter for physical activity promoters, organisations and individuals to bring up the subject and acknowledge the link between exercise and mental health and wellbeing. It provides evidence of positive effects of physical activity on mental wellbeing, gives practical examples of brain breaks in daily work settings that use physical activity and social interaction to boost energy and mood, presents a few detailed case examples, including activity ideas for No Elevators Day, and points to further help and resources.
ISCA Communications Manager Rachel Payne draws on the successful work of our Danish member DGI, and its expert consultants Hanna Christensen and Lone Brink Rasmussen, and European Week of Sport Denmark partner the Danish Company Sport Association (Dansk Firmaidræts Forbund), who have taught us valuable insights through our collaborative work.
The toolkit is part of a series supported by EU4Health at https://www.isca.org/health
