Our vision for the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation is to: embed mental health within sport and recreation to create a culture shift that removes the stigma around mental health. Since 2015, over 470 organisations have signed up to the Charter and great strides have been made across all areas of the sector demonstrated in our Seven years of changing culture report (https://bit.ly/MHCReport). But, there is still more to be done. Mental health problems impact 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 6 children and young people. The pandemic has led to the awakening of the role of physical activity in supporting good mental health and a realisation that we need to create environments where people thrive – whether they are spectating, participating, volunteering, competing or working in sport and recreation. This page is for individuals and organisations wanting to improve their approach to supporting positive mental health. It will help you keep abreast of new resources, research and case studies whether you are a Charter signatory or on your first steps to embedding mental health in your organisation. The page is updated by Mind, the PPF, the Sport and Recreation Alliance (the Charter steering group) and Charter signatories. We want to create a community of people who share knowledge and learning, and who are committed to keeping the conversation going. Please note our LinkedIn page is checked daily between office hours Mon-Fri and is not a crisis support service. If you need urgent support for your mental health please contact NHS 111 or the Samaritans on 116 123. Mind's Infoline provides information and support to people experiencing a mental health problem and is open 9am-6pm Mon-Friday except Bank Holidays. The number is 0300 123 3393. The PPF has details of how player associations offer support to their members with useful links and contacts in the Resources section of their website (www.ppf.org.uk/resources/mental-health).
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This World Suicide Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone. These helplines are always ready to listen, whether you need support or want to help someone else. Please save and share ❤️
Want to know more about what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) looks like? Take a look at Mind's Instagram post 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewFc7M4K #PTSDawareness #MentalHealthMatters
Did you know that the NHS 111 service is offering crisis mental health support? Just call 111, press 2. The helpline is available 24/7 and is handled by trained mental health professionals. It is open to all ages including children and young people. You can read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHNwqYks #Helpline #CrisisSupport
UK Coaching is on the hunt for the winners of their Coaching Awards and needs your help! With 10 awards up for grabs, they're on a mission to celebrate the unsung heroes of sport and physical activity, those who ignite passion and unlock people’s potential. From grassroots community sport heroes to promising young coaches and high performance leaders. Every award offers a chance to recognise the dedication that transforms lives. Click here to nominate 👉 https://lnkd.in/epBUdnzw
Mind, Loughborough University and ASICS have a commissioned a PhD exploring Trauma-informed approaches to physical activity for young people. Aku, the PhD researcher, is in the second year of his research. Aku’s study aims to better understand and identify the key principles essential for trauma-informed physical activity. To do this, Aku has interviewed key stakeholders delivering trauma-informed physical activity. Initial insights include: > The importance of approaching young people with considerate curiosity. > Being empathetic and understanding to the ways trauma presents in physical activity. >Creating environments that promote growth from trauma. Last month he presented at the European Federation of Sports Psychologists congress in Innsbruck, Austria (known as FEPSAC). He shared his initial findings and his plans for his third and final year. We can’t wait for the final report to be published next year! #TraumaInformedApproaches #SportsPsychology
Last month, the Richmond Group of Charities released their Millions more moving report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCqHhMz4 The report outlines changes that could help more people living with long term health conditions to get active. It includes 3 shifts for national policymakers to help tackle inactivity and support millions more people to move. The report references the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation and it's 470 signatories. To support the Charter's signatories and wider sport sector, Mind created their Mental Health and Physical Activity Toolkit. It contains 10 guides to help organisations to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for people with mental health problems to be active. Take a look at the Toolkit 👉 https://lnkd.in/effZWnn #Report #Toolkit
Nominations are still open for the Sporting Equals awards 2024! Mind are proud to announce the Wellbeing Award recognising organisations and community groups who are using the power of physical activity to enhance mental wellbeing. Nominations close on 8 September. To nominate 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddaXqccV #Wellbeing #Award
Applications are now open for the Sporting Equals Leaderboard Programme. The programme empowers ethnically diverse people to increase their leadership and employability prospects. To apply please visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiKSZg32 For more information please visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_Mxw77z #Diversity #Leadership
To mark the end of #localMindWeek, we wanted to highlight Mind’s partnership with Buxton. 10 local Minds have been funded to help approximately 140 people become physically active through running to support their mental health. The local Minds will be funded to deliver a 12-week programme to support people into running. They will be tasked to target inactive audiences. The projects will run (excuse the pun) over the next few months with the findings and learning shared across the Mind network. #Buxton #Running
In recognition of #LocalMindWeek, today we’re showcasing the collaboration between Mind and ASICS. Over the last few years, Mind and ASICS have partnered to deliver the Get Active Connector project. It funds physical activity roles in 8 local Minds in England and Wales. The local Minds have received £25,000 to recruit a physical activity lead or Connector who works locally with social prescribers and physical activity providers. The project has reached 46,000+ people and supported 1,200+ people to access physical activity sessions. Activities range from running and boxing, to more unique ones like clubbercise and Alpaca walks. The 8 local Minds have been awarded further funding to sustain their activity over the next year. Want to find out more? Visit https://lnkd.in/erUF2cTv #ASICS #Connectors