Healthy Living Healthy Minds

As part of NHS Talking Therapies service at Vita Health Group, we offer Healthy Living Healthy Mind programmes that are designed to support you in improving both your physical and mental health.

What is the Healthy Living, Healthy Minds (HLHM) ?

Our Healthy Living, Healthy Minds programme is a tailored health and lifestyle programme for those on a Talking Therapies waiting list, or to be completed alongside treatment. HLHM has been designed to support you in improving your mental wellbeing by making positive lifestyle changes. Through expert-led webinars, online physical activity sessions, and 1-to-1 telephone or video-based coaching, you’ll be supported to build habits that benefit both your physical and mental health. You can self-refer directly to the team via this form.

The programme typically runs for up to 12 weeks and is suitable for anyone receiving support from NHS Talking Therapies in the following regions: Derby & Derbyshire, Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, Kent & Medway, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Self-refer

If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, low mood or excessive worry, NHS Talking Therapies can provide you with advice, guidance and support.

Self-refer

What our HLHM programme users have to say…

“I wasn’t sure what to expect but the process helped reduce my anxiety and supported me feeling more like myself again.”

HLHM Programme User

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“Very sceptical at first and didn’t think this service could help me, but did what was asked and after a few weeks could see in myself that I was benefitting.”

HLHM Programme User

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“It was a massive help – it kept me on track and has helped me make transformative changes.”

HLHM Programme User

How it works

Initial Appointment

You’ll start with a 45-minute initial appointment. This is a chance to explore your current lifestyle, set personal goals, and talk through any specific areas you’d like to focus on. Please note you need to be within the service to receive this support.

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The Programme Itself

You’ll take part in up to six 1-to-1 appointments, where you’ll receive personalised guidance and encouragement to help you stay on track with your goals. All webinar and exercise sessions are online and accessible via a smartphone, tablet, or computer, so you can take part from home at times that work for you.

The End Result

By the end of the programme, you’ll have a better understanding of how lifestyle affects your mental health, greater confidence in managing day-to-day wellbeing, and personalised strategies to help you maintain the positive progress you’ve made.

Why does a healthy lifestyle matter?

Research shows that physical activity, good nutrition, sleep, and balanced routines can have a major impact on mental wellbeing. HLHM helps you explore which aspects of your lifestyle might be affecting how you feel – and gives you the tools to make meaningful, achievable changes.

We’ll also address any concerns, barriers, or beliefs that may be getting in the way of living a healthier life.

Programme available in

Kent & Medway

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Derby & Derbyshire

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Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

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Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire

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Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

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Self-refer

If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, low mood or excessive worry, NHS Talking Therapies can provide you with advice, guidance and support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is HLHM? Learn more

HLHM is a tailored health and lifestyle programme for those on a Talking Therapies
waiting list, or alongside treatment. HLHM is designed to help improve aspects of service
users’ physical health and lifestyle to improve their mental health, with the main focus on
increasing physical activity and healthier eating. We can also provide an introduction
to sleep and stress through webinars and an online platform. HLHM can also assist
with setting SMART goals around basic sleep hygiene, weight management, and relaxation time.

How can I access Healthy Living Healthy Minds? Learn more

You will have the opportunity to access Healthy Living Healthy Minds if you have self-referred or been referred into one of our NHS Talking Therapy services and are awaiting treatment. Please note our HLHM programmes are only available in certain NHS Talking Therapy services: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Leicestershire.