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We are excited to announce our events lineup 2023 which will be updated as more dates are confirmed. From informative Zoom chats and stories, to face to face events, these are topical discussions around mental wellbeing. We invite you to join us as we work together to make a difference in the mental health of our community.

Past Events

During 2022 MH1 held a series of Zoom chats with guests which kicked off with Malcolm McPhail who shared his thoughts on the role of the leader in creating a culture of mental wellbeing – a well received session from which further discussions ensued.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Tanya Hall

Thursday 7th November 24 live on Zoom 2.00 – 2.40pm.

Join me for MH1 Global’s latest free webinar where Tanya joins me to chat about her 10-month journey (to date), on weight loss injections.

Her honest account will cover:

Why she took this course of action to lose weight?

The good results – how they have helped her in her weight loss journey
Her bad experiences – the side effects she has endured.

The ugly side – the fears she has of the ‘dark side’ of this ever-growing trend outside medical supervision.

Her advice and recommendations to the health, fitness and wellness space.

This will be a truly compelling session that will explore a personal experience from someone who works in the health, fitness and wellness space.

Register here to secure your free place;

Anti Obesity Medications…
What do we know and is the Health, Fitness and Wellness Industry ready….?

Join Lynne as she chats to Michael Hosking, Ph.D. on what promises to be a compelling listen!

Creator of Revocycle, Michael is an expert on exercise and the brain and exercise for mental health – he brings a wealth of research and knowledge on this emotive topic.

• This will be a non judgemental session that will briefly explore;
• The biology of these medications and how they affect the body.
• What the research in the USA tells us.
• The different types of meds.
• Potential side effects.
• How can it affect mental wellbeing?
• What impact it may have on health and fitness operators and professionals?
• It’s a hot topic and this is one not to be missed!!

Thursday 24th October 24 16.00-16.40
( UK time )
It’s free to register on the link below;
[email protected]

Menopause, this may come as a shock to business leaders…. you could face legal action.

Did you know that employers could face legal action if they fail to make “reasonable adjustments” for women who are experiencing menopause symptoms, under new guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)?
(February 2024)
Or, that The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states that employers have a duty to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their workers, which includes recognising and managing menopausal symptoms that may impact their ability to work.
MH1 Global is holding a seminar to help employers navigate this landscape on 26th June at Bolton Arena.
Our mission to bring education, research, innovation and talking more in the mental health space makes us perfectly placed to host this event and break down barriers that have existed for years.
Your speakers June Potts MBA and Amantha King are leading experts in the workplace menopause space and will share their wisdom and experience to help and guide attendees by presenting realistic adjustments that can support colleagues on their menopause journey.
Meanwhile, Dr Nicole Green, who runs a specialist menopause clinic, will speak about her belief that ‘everybody has a different experience’ therefore a range of support, lifestyle changes and medical interventions should be considered.
This is an opportunity to listen and learn from experts who are working day after day to help and educate companies as well as individuals who are experiencing this phase of the aging process.
Let’s not also forget those colleagues, relatives, clients and friends who are trying to understand this process too.
(Bet there are partners, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters out there who would love to know how to help to support their loved ones!)
You will walk out of the seminar wiser about the subject and armed with tools and information that will help you on both an individual level as well as for your organisation.

Ticket price £120.
Lunch and refreshments included.
For details of offers on bookings of 4 or more, please contact Lynne;
[email protected]

Rethink, Reframe, Revitalise.

Behavioural Science’s Role in Active Living with Chris Loxley Ph.D

Following on from our thought provoking webinar last month with Dr Paul Batman – as promised, we welcome another of MH1 Global’s advisory board members, Chris Loxley Ph.D. to further fuel the ‘every movement counts’ METS concept.

Join me on Thursday 19th September 24 10.00-10.30am to hear Chris discuss;

Why Paul’s work is so important…and how reframing the exercise message can influence behaviour change.
The Village People said ‘go west’… why Chris thinks we should look East.
Why should we think more about nudging people to the gym.
What the psychological barriers to increasing daily movement in a world of increasing convenience, and how can we address these.
What impact does instant gratification have on the decline of physical activities, and how can we counter it.

Reframing the Exercise Message with Dr Paul Batman.

Join Lynne on Thursday 15th August, 10.00-10.30am (BST) on Zoom to hear our global expert and much loved MH1 Global’s Australian advisory board member, Paul Batman.
He will tell his backstory which will be a revelation!
Share his thoughts and research on why we need to reframe the exercise message.
Explain the value and meaning of METS and why movement matters.
Reveal the exciting project he’s working on with our MH1 partners ReferAll.

This is a rare chance to listen to one of the world’s most respected educators in the field of movement and exercise.

The session is live, free, and a must for everyone who works in the health fitness and wellness sector!
(Not just fitness professionals on the frontline!)

Our first solo MH1 event was held on 27th April 2023 at the Wigan Warriors Stadium.

The theme was ‘Mental Health – Are we asking the right questions’ which had a big focus on MH1’s MHQ (Mental Health Questionnaire.)

Hosted by Lynne Briggs of MH1, the was event opened by Julian Taylor from Matrix and Graeme Hinde from the LFX network telling the story of the history of MH1 and the MHQ.

The day also included a keynote from Wigan’s Welfare Manager, Tom Fitzpatrick a session on the importance of using data with Stu Stokes from our partners ReferAll and wrapped up with Lynn Wilson from Volair who shared with the audience how the Trust will be rolling out the MHQ with staff and members in collaboration with a host of community partners.

The event was a huge success and the MHQ was officially launched as a psychometric tool to measure the trajectory of mental health using 11 lifestyle factors as markers!

Jenny Patrickson

MD of Active IQ joined Lynne for ‘Back to the Future’ a journey through time and how education and training have adapted to the needs of the sector and its clients –MH1 are proud to deliver two of Active IQs courses as foundations to the development of the MH1 Coach Certification.

Rachel Holmes

Rachel Holmes shared her experience and thoughts on the role of the Group Exercise Instructor and mental health both from a personal and client perspective.

Helen Pamely

We heard from ex-law firm partner Helen Pamely about the challenges for her former colleagues in the mental health space and those facing us in the health and fitness industry. The focus for the session was burnout, hybrid working and imposter syndrome.