Run with your emotions and join the Mediclinic Newcastle Emoji Run this weekend

Join Mediclinic Newcastle  Kintsugi Wellness Centre for a fun 4,5 Km walk/run in support of World Mental Health Awareness Day.

The event will take place on Saturday, October 13 from 10am at the Kintsugi Wellness Centre.

Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favourite emoji and challenge others to join in on the fun.

The first 100 participants will receive a badge. Prizes for winners in each category will include a ‘best dressed’ team.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people suffers from a mental disorder. This makes mental disorders one of the leading causes of ill health and disability worldwide.

It all starts in the mind

“Your mental health has three aspects,” explains Gerhard Badenhorst, an educational and vocational psychologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein.

“It starts cognitively – in the mind. Then it moves to emotions – how the person feels. This all impacts on a person’s behaviour.”

Dr Melinda Lombard, a psychiatrist at Mediclinic Midstream, explains that mental health refers to our mental wellbeing: our emotions, our thoughts and feelings, our ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties, our social connections, and our understanding of the world around us.

“A mental illness affects the way people think, feel, behave, or interact with others,” said Dr Lombard.

“There are many different mental illnesses, which have different symptoms and impact patients’ lives in different ways.”

Improving and maintaining good mental health is rooted in a strong support system and a healthy lifestyle.

If you’re unable to realise your potential, unable to cope with everyday stressors and are unable to work productively, consult a mental health professional.

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