Join us for our next Sport & Mental Health Networking Event on Wednesday 6th November 2019 at Queens Park Rangers FC, London. 

This event will bring together both local and national organisations across the sport and physical activity sector who are interested in, or are already delivering, sport and physical activity programmes to support people with mental health problems to get active.

Join the conversation online using #MindSportNetwork. 

This course is aimed at everyone who delivers coaching in clubs, community sport and physical activity – such as coaches, activators, sports administrators, front of house staff or volunteers.

Complete the course and you will gain the confidence to be able to support people experiencing mental health problems, and help them to thrive inside and outside of your sessions.

You are twice as likely to be inactive if you have a long-term health condition. However being active can help to manage over 20 long-term conditions such as depression. It also reduces the risk of developing some conditions by up to 40% and can delay the onset of and reduce the severity of many long-term health conditions.

For the first time ever, 15 leading health and social care charities are launching a national campaign and movement to inspire and support people with long-term health conditions to be active.

Thriving at Work is an independent review that outlines what employers can do to better support all employees, including those with mental health problems, to remain in and thrive through work. We’re collaborating with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Sport and Recreation Alliance, and Sport England to help employers across the sport and physical activity sector to understand and implement the Thriving at Work standards.

In 2018, we launched our game changing partnership with the English Football League (EFL). This partnership is a brilliant opportunity for us to promote awareness and understanding of mental health amongst football fans. We want to show everyone within the football community that Mind are always #OnYourSide when things get tough.

Get Set to Go helps people find the physical activity that's right for them so that they are able to enjoy the physical, social and mental benefits of being active. The programme is funded by Sport England, the National Lottery and our ‘On Your Side’ partnership with the English Football League (EFL). Explore this page to find out more about the programme and details on how you can get involved.

From elite sport through to grass-roots participation, sport can be used to reduce stigma and start positive conversations about mental health. Sport should also be accessible to people with mental health problems. That’s why we’re supporting the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation.

We’ve worked with the Sport and Recreation Alliance and the Professional Players Federation to create the Charter. We’ve also developed resources and case studies to support signatories, along with a dedicated LinkedIn page to help you keep track of what is going on across the sector.

Our Sport and Mental Health Network launched in summer 2015, and has since seen a range of local and national organisations share their stories and collaborate on exciting mental health focussed projects. This Network is open to any sport and physical activity organisation who are interested in, or are already delivering, programmes that support mental health. By signing up, you will:

Looking to increase your activity levels but don't know where to start? We've put together some information pages to help you on your way. You can explore different types of activity to find what's right for you, and read inspirational stories from others who have experienced the benefits of getting active for their mental health. You can also join our online platform, Elefriends, and link up with others who are just starting out too.

Sports coaches play a key role in supporting people with mental health problems to become active. That’s why we have developed some handy resources to help support coaches on their journey to making their classes and training sessions more inclusive. We’ve teamed up with partners including UK Coaching, along with Mind ambassador Duke McKenzie MBE, to bring you some top tips.