Physical activity and mental health
We use sport and physical activity to raise awareness and tackle mental health stigmas. We support those of us with mental health problems to become more active.
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Supporting mental health awareness in the sport sector
We support people in the sports sector to better understand mental health. Our work increases mental health knowledge and confidence. And improves access to physical activity for people with mental health problems.
Most of our support is available for free. You can find out about what we offer on this page.
Newsletter
Our monthly e-newsletter gives updates on our work and shares good practice. It also includes opportunities for you to get involved.
Case studies
These case studies will help you to consider how you could be supporting mental health through physical activity.
Partnerships and campaigns
We work with a number of partners and on several big campaigns. These promote awareness and understanding of mental health. And encourage individuals to get active.
Sport England partnership
We’ve worked with and been funded by Sport England since 2014. We’re currently 1 of their system partners delivering system-wide change.
We Are Undefeatable campaign
We are Undefeatable is a collective movement. It inspires and supports people with a range of long-term health conditions to be active. It's backed by 16 leading health and social care charities.
ASICS partnership
We've partnered with sports company ASICS. Together we support more people to get active for their wellbeing. The partnership funds Mind’s research into mental health in sport.
EFL partnership
For 4 seasons, we worked with the English Football League (EFL) on our game changing #OnYourSide partnership. The partnership helped to raise awareness of mental health.
Our programmes
Get Set to Go
Get Set to Go was funded by Sport England, the National Lottery and our partnership with the EFL. It used a peer support model. This meant people with mental health problems could inspire and encourage each other. Read more about Get Set to Go and its impact.
Sector support
We're helping sport and physical activity providers to support people with mental health problems. We do this through our eLearning course, regional networks, events, webinars, and partnerships.
The programme has directly supported over 350,000 people working or volunteering in the sector.
Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation
The Charter came from a shared desire across the sport and recreation sector to do more around mental health. We worked with the Sport and Recreation Alliance and the Professional Players Federation to create the Charter. We also developed resources and case studies to support signatories.
Our impact
Regional networks
Between 2019 and 2024, our programme of regional networks increased collaboration and partnership. It involved local and regional sport and mental health organisations.
Impact report
Between 2018 and 2021, Sport England and the National Lottery funded 2 of our programmes. Moving towards better mental health showcases Get Set to Go and Sector Support. It celebrates the amazing people and organisations who made these programmes a success.
- Read the full impact report
- Read the executive summary
- Download the visual summary (available as landscape or portrait)
