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The Mental Health Foundation launches online course
Written by Sally O'Connell
Communication for charities appears to be a primary aim for one organisation hoping to embrace new technology and harness the power of the internet in order to reach out to as many people as possible.
The Mental Health Foundation has announced the launch of an interactive mindfulness programme that aims to help tackle the issues of anxiety and stress among the growing numbers of sufferers in the UK today.
Such an initiative is the first of its kind in the nation and demonstrates how different groups are realising the benefits to be had by making the most of the modern technology at their disposal.
The unveiling of the interactive course has been timed to coincide with a rising focus on stress and anxiety, with many people feeling under pressure as a result of economic uncertainty.
With the recession still fresh in many minds and fears over finances - both personal and global – continuing to cast a shadow over the wellbeing of most, The Mental Health Foundation has decided now is the time to combat such problems.
And it appears the group has targeted the web as the best way in which to get its message across - via communications for not for profits.
Instances of stress and anxiety have been on the increase in the UK in recent years, as spending cuts and other financial factors make it increasingly difficult for people to make ends meet.
Indeed, so serious is the situation that 11 million working days are lost each year through sufferers being unable to make their way into the office because of the strain they are under.
Dr Andrew McCulloch, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation - which has been in operation for more than 60 years - said there is plenty of evidence suggesting mindfulness can prove highly beneficial for those struggling with mental conditions such as anxiety and stress, mood disturbance and insomnia.
He observed: "However, our research has shown that many people do not have access to a mindfulness course in their area, while those who do may be put off by the cost or the difficulties of planning their diaries round a fixed course schedule."
"We have created an accessible, flexible and low-cost option for anyone interested in mindfulness, so that more people can take control of managing the impact of stress and anxiety on their daily lives," Dr McCulloch added.
In addition, practice of the mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques suggested in the online course have been clinically proven to help those experiencing stress or anxiety, while also assisting individuals in boosting their energy levels and assisting them with sleeping patterns.
The embracing of communications for charities by the body comes after the group earlier released research that found 81 per cent of the population in the UK believes modern living and the fast way in which people go about their business is adding to the increase in stress levels, while 86 per cent claimed they would likely be healthier and happier if this pace was to slow down.
Communication for charities appears to be a primary aim for one organisation hoping to embrace new technology and harness the power of the internet in order to reach out to as many people as possible.
The Mental Health Foundation has announced the launch of an interactive mindfulness programme that aims to help tackle the issues of anxiety and stress among the growing numbers of sufferers in the UK today.
Such an initiative is the first of its kind in the nation and demonstrates how different groups are realising the benefits to be had by making the most of the modern technology at their disposal.
The unveiling of the interactive course has been timed to coincide with a rising focus on stress and anxiety, with many people feeling under pressure as a result of economic uncertainty.
With the recession still fresh in many minds and fears over finances - both personal and global – continuing to cast a shadow over the wellbeing of most, The Mental Health Foundation has decided now is the time to combat such problems.
And it appears the group has targeted the web as the best way in which to get its message across - via communications for not for profits.
Instances of stress and anxiety have been on the increase in the UK in recent years, as spending cuts and other financial factors make it increasingly difficult for people to make ends meet.
Indeed, so serious is the situation that 11 million working days are lost each year through sufferers being unable to make their way into the office because of the strain they are under.
Dr Andrew McCulloch, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation - which has been in operation for more than 60 years - said there is plenty of evidence suggesting mindfulness can prove highly beneficial for those struggling with mental conditions such as anxiety and stress, mood disturbance and insomnia.
He observed: "However, our research has shown that many people do not have access to a mindfulness course in their area, while those who do may be put off by the cost or the difficulties of planning their diaries round a fixed course schedule."
"We have created an accessible, flexible and low-cost option for anyone interested in mindfulness, so that more people can take control of managing the impact of stress and anxiety on their daily lives," Dr McCulloch added.
In addition, practice of the mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques suggested in the online course have been clinically proven to help those experiencing stress or anxiety, while also assisting individuals in boosting their energy levels and assisting them with sleeping patterns.
The embracing of communications for charities by the body comes after the group earlier released research that found 81 per cent of the population in the UK believes modern living and the fast way in which people go about their business is adding to the increase in stress levels, while 86 per cent claimed they would likely be healthier and happier if this pace was to slow down.
