Hello, I have just joined this quiet group and noticed Janes enquiry
in Australia,
If it is not too late I can give her a contact where the latest
state of play can be found here
Robert

--- In PhysicalActivityforMentalHealth@y..., bicycle@n... wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> Jane and I spoke with each other over a longish telephone call
> yesterday.
>
> She mentioned what she wants to do (...and which I believe for 'the
> cause' is so worthwhile supporting), and I've given her the
internet
> available and other resources I've collected or at least know of.
I'm so
> out of touch these days with the latest developments, however, and
I
> know we have people here on this list who are currently engaged in
> health promotion and/or mental health- and, who most likely could
be
> rather very invaluable in offering help.
>
> Please reply to Jane, either via here on this list (or privately at
> janew@z... ).
>
> sincerely,
>
> Kate
> bicycle@n...
>
> Jane (janew@z... ) wrote:
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone in this group could help me out. I am
a freelance
> > journalist based in Sydney, Australia, writing an article about
the link
> > between physical activity and mental health. In particular, I'm
interested
> > in the use of exercise as a treatment for mental illness. I
would love to
> > hear from anyone working in the field - especially anyone who
can help me
> > with an overview of where we stand in Australia. Also, I'm
looking for
> > personal stories from people who have been helped by exercise.
Thanks for
> > your help. Jane