MORE than 80 per cent of people in Essex have seen their mental health decline due to gym closures, according to a new survey. The data was released today in line with the national mental health awareness campaign Time To Talk Day, demonstrate the impact the closures are having on the county. The survey was compiled by Nicky Mitchell, co-owner of Burnham-based gym Trackside Fitness, and Chelmsford-based mental health expert Sadie Restorick. The two businesswomen wanted to get a better idea of resident’s current activity levels and mental health. Of the 198 who took the survey, 87 per cent saw a decline in mental health, 63 per cent feel more isolated and anxious, 60 per cent feeling more depressed and nearly 20 per cent experienced an increase in thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
MORE than 80 per cent of people in Essex have seen their mental health decline due to gym closures, according to a new survey. The data was released today in line with the national mental health awareness campaign Time To Talk Day, demonstrate the impact the closures are having on the county. The survey was compiled by Nicky Mitchell, co-owner of Burnham-based gym Trackside Fitness, and Chelmsford-based mental health expert Sadie Restorick. The two businesswomen wanted to get a better idea of resident’s current activity levels and mental health. Of the 198 who took the survey, 87 per cent saw a decline in mental health, 63 per cent feel more isolated and anxious, 60 per cent feeling more depressed and nearly 20 per cent experienced an increase in thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
MORE than 80 per cent of people in Essex have seen their mental health decline due to gym closures, according to a new survey. The data was released today in line with the national mental health awareness campaign Time To Talk Day, demonstrate the impact the closures are having on the county. The survey was compiled by Nicky Mitchell, co-owner of Burnham-based gym Trackside Fitness, and Chelmsford-based mental health expert Sadie Restorick. The two businesswomen wanted to get a better idea of resident’s current activity levels and mental health. Of the 198 who took the survey, 87 per cent saw a decline in mental health, 63 per cent feel more isolated and anxious, 60 per cent feeling more depressed and nearly 20 per cent experienced an increase in thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
MORE than 80 per cent of people in Essex have seen their mental health decline due to gym closures, according to a new survey. The data was released today in line with the national mental health awareness campaign Time To Talk Day, demonstrate the impact the closures are having on the county. The survey was compiled by Nicky Mitchell, co-owner of Burnham-based gym Trackside Fitness, and Chelmsford-based mental health expert Sadie Restorick. The two businesswomen wanted to get a better idea of resident’s current activity levels and mental health. Of the 198 who took the survey, 87 per cent saw a decline in mental health, 63 per cent feel more isolated and anxious, 60 per cent feeling more depressed and nearly 20 per cent experienced an increase in thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
With their handlers, PC’s Brett French and Chris Duffee, the dogs went to Horsenden Lane South to assist with searching the property. The dogs were able to use their specific training to sniff out digital electronics, such as mobile phones, laptops and memory cards. A total of nine items were found. Mitchell, 38, was arrested and charged with six counts of breaching his order. He pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday (18) and will be sentenced at a later date. Chief Supt Karen Findlay said: “This is a brilliant result for both the dogs and their handlers, especially on their first operational search.