After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Amber decided to take some time away from her job and focus on herself. During this time, she decided to take on a new challenge: skateboarding.

This printable leaflet has a range of activity ideas to help you move more at home throughout the day. Start slowly and build up - you will be surprised at what you can achieve!

Getting enough exercise and being active can be important for both your mental and physical health. Some medications might make you feel more tired. However, moderate exercise can help to improve your mood and general wellbeing and help you to feel better about yourself.

Shakira Akabusi first experienced OCD as a teenager but it was only when she became a mother that she felt she needed to do something to manage the symptoms. Using her love of sport and fitness, she is able to silence her negative thinking and enjoy life with her two children.

You don’t have to be super-human or run a marathon to take care of your physical well-being. Start small, maybe walk the dog an extra block or get off the bus a stop early. Read our tips for adding physical activity into your daily routine.

People living with a long-term health condition are twice as likely to be inactive despite evidence that being active can help manage many conditions and help reduce the impact and severity of some symptoms. Even small amounts of activity can make a significant difference to overall health and wellbeing.