Mental Health & Wellbeing

We believe the impact sport and physical activity can have on mental wellbeing is every bit as important as the physical benefits. 

Physical activity can contribute to enjoyment and happiness, and more broadly to life satisfaction through increased social interaction.

Volunteers and sports fans also have an increased sense of purpose and pride, while self-esteem and confidence are known to increase through participation or volunteering.

Sport and physical activity also have the potential to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Mind – For Better Mental Health

When someone is experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change their life. Mind, one of the leading mental health charities in England and Wales, provides information and guidance for anyone who may be dealing with mental health problems and those supporting them.

Mind’s Infoline offers callers confidential help and information:

0300 123 3393  info@mind.org.uk

Mind’s Information and Support section provides information on the services and resources they offer

Mind offer Urgent Help Advice for anyone needing it.

Mind provide support for coaches and physical activity providers including a Sport and physical activity toolkit

Sport & Recreation Alliance

The Sport & Recreation Alliance also have a wide range of resources for information surrounding Mental Health and Wellbeing in sport, as well as training opportunities for Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity and Mental Health First Aid training.

Promoting good mental health through coaching: