@Outside2study

An NIHR/NHS-funded randomised controlled trial investigating cold water swimming for depression. Recruitment for 2025 is closed 🏊

 England, United Kingdom
outside2.co.uk
Joined February 2024
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Looking for people with depression for a male outside swimming group for the OUTSIDE2 study in Shoreham, for more info please e: [email protected] @SPFT_NHS
OUTSIDE2@Outside2study21 Feb 2025
2025 RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN! Please submit your expression of interest on outside2.co.uk #depressionstudy #outdoorswimming #coldwaterswimming #NHSstudy #randomisedcontrolledtrial #NHSdepression #NHSEngland @Research_SPFT
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Only 42% of people who were eligible accessed their free physical health check last year. If you have a severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and are on your GP’s SMI Register contact your GP surgery to book your free #PhysicalHealthCheck. #NSAD2024
Did you know 42% of people with a severe mental illness in Sussex accessed their free physical health check last year.

ALT Did you know 42% of people with a severe mental illness in Sussex accessed their free physical health check last year.

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Try this breathing exercise for pre-event nerves 💙 buff.ly/3V7ck4p
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Do you have current symptoms of depression? Be sure to check out this research trial into the effects of outside swimming on depressive symptoms being carried by our fantastic SMC co-lead Clara Strauss💙
OUTSIDE2@Outside2study8 Jul 2024
Join the OUTSIDE2 study for #outdoorswimming at Chalkwell Beach 🏊 More info available through link below and under the Locations section of our website (link in bio): outside2.co.uk/take-part/loc… #outdoorswimming #coldwatertherapy #sharetheswimlove #outside2
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Have you joined one of our #mindfulness drop-ins yet (free to NHS staff)? Our next one is on the 10th July, be sure to book on to feel the power of mindfulness. sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.…
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Today the NHS is 76 years old. We would like to thank all our staff for working tirelessly to support people struggling with their mental health. If you need help or want to find out more about our services please visit our website. #nhs76 #mentalhealth sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
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It's hard to know who to talk to if you're in a mental health crisis. You can now call 111 and select the mental health option or text the word SUSSEX to 85258 to get free, 24/7 support.
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Thanks to everyone who has contacted us about the OUTSIDE study which is looking at the impact of #coldwater swimming on mental health - we have reached 1000 expressions of interest!!!🙏🏻
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A reminder to look after yourself this #mentalhealthawarenessweek and - if you can - make time for some movement to help improve your #mentalhealth as well as #physicalhealth #MHAW24
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If you’re looking for fun and accessible ways to move more, then check out the @Sport_England ‘Get Moving’ activity hub! 💜 We hope you can find something that will help you find more #MomentsForMovement this Mental Health Awareness Week! 👉 sportengland.org/get-moving
Orange and purple graphic with the text: Activities and resources to help you to move more. Below the text is a drawing of a pair of trainers. On the right, there's the Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2024 logo + The National Lottery and Sport England logos. There's an arrow in the bottom right corner.

ALT Orange and purple graphic with the text: Activities and resources to help you to move more. Below the text is a drawing of a pair of trainers. On the right, there's the Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2024 logo + The National Lottery and Sport England logos. There's an arrow in the bottom right corner.

Orange and purple background with text that says: For moving more outdoors: Pre-planned trails with Forestry England; Active 10 app from NHS; Walking meditation from Headspace. For moving more at home: POPSUGAR fitness workouts; Yoga with Adriene on YouTube; NHS home workouts. Go to sportengland.org/get-moving.

ALT Orange and purple background with text that says: For moving more outdoors: Pre-planned trails with Forestry England; Active 10 app from NHS; Walking meditation from Headspace. For moving more at home: POPSUGAR fitness workouts; Yoga with Adriene on YouTube; NHS home workouts. Go to sportengland.org/get-moving.

Orange and purple background with the text: For local activities: classfinder for classes; Better leisure centres; Everyone Active leisure centres. For parents and families: Disney Workouts; BBC Super Movers; Children’s activity hub - Sport England; Wheelpower workouts. Go to sportengland.org/get-moving

ALT Orange and purple background with the text: For local activities: classfinder for classes; Better leisure centres; Everyone Active leisure centres. For parents and families: Disney Workouts; BBC Super Movers; Children’s activity hub - Sport England; Wheelpower workouts. Go to sportengland.org/get-moving

Orange and purple background with the text: For people with long-term conditions or disabilities: We Are Undefeatable activities; Every Body Moves workouts; WheelPower workout videos; UK Deaf Sport deaf-accessible exercise videos. Go to sportengland.org/get-moving

ALT Orange and purple background with the text: For people with long-term conditions or disabilities: We Are Undefeatable activities; Every Body Moves workouts; WheelPower workout videos; UK Deaf Sport deaf-accessible exercise videos. Go to sportengland.org/get-moving

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Ice swimmer Peter Plavec gives us an insight into his training 💦 buff.ly/49q5FpH
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After 18 years in competitive swimming & 10 years on British senior teams I’m moving on to other ventures and leaving the competitive swimming arena.
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Do you get a sudden feeling of panic in the open water? 😳 buff.ly/3phNFMZ
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Wow. What a rich variety of marine life we have in the UK. Seen any of these beauties on your sea swims? #earthday2024 🌎 🌊 buff.ly/3Jth3Xn
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Adapt your swimming to the open water – Simon shares his tips on sighting and navigation 💦 buff.ly/3VxUatb
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How to choose a wetsuit for open water swimming 💦 In partnership with @ZoggsUK buff.ly/4aWtua4
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If you swim do you do it because: You enjoy it? You like how you feel after? You know it does you good (& you like it)? You know it does you good (but you don't really enjoy it)? Something else?
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Study to probe whether outdoor swimming can reduce symptoms of depression | Evening Standard standard.co.uk/news/health/e…

Study to probe whether outdoor swimming can reduce symptoms of depression

There is emerging evidence that open water swimming can have a positive impact on mental health, according to experts.

standard.co.uk
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We're filming in Brighton with @portsmouthuni @clara_strauss @itvmeridian for the launch of a new study exploring how #outdoorswimming can help with #depression shorturl.at/nrDS5
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OUTSIDE2 aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an 8-session outdoor swimming course as a supplementary intervention for adults with depression, alongside usual care. For more info: website: outside2.co.uk/
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