This week it is Nutrition and Hydration Week!  The purpose of this week is to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and well being in health and social care! 

One of the aim's is to Reinforce, Focus and Energise! 

The relationship between our diet and our mental health is complex. However, research shows a link between what we eat and how we feel.  You don't have to make big changes to your diet, but eating well can help make a difference to your mental health. (Diet and mental health | Mental Health Foundation)

At The Recovery College, We have a course called Food & Mood. Through the 5 weeks, we explore our relationship with food and discover how what we eat can affect both our physical and mental wellbeing. We look at caffeine intake, sleep, exercise groups in the local area, easy food recipes and much more! 

One of our facilitator's Lisa has shared her thoughts on the benefits of the Food and Mood course, she said that taking part in the Food and Mood course would be beneficial to your overall wellbeing. You are able to learn a lot and have access to loads of resources! By eating well, staying hydrated, and exercising if you can, these are all steps towards helping you to feel better. 

If you are interested in the Food and Mood course or any of our other available courses be sure to contact us 0121 543 4061 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Some links that you may find helpful:

This NHS website provides a wealth of resources for you to dig into: Better Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a balanced diet. The Eatwell Guide - NHS (www.nhs.uk)