Mental health champions: a toolkit for the sport and physical activity sector
With 1 in 4 of us experiencing a mental health problem each year, it’s a vital issue to address. But we know it can be hard to start the conversation with coaches and instructors.
Almost 70% of people with mental health problems told us they wouldn’t feel comfortable talking about their mental health in a sports setting.
This toolkit is for organisations, clubs and groups in the sport and physical activity sector that want to support the mental health of their members, participants, staff and volunteers.
It introduces the idea of mental health champions, and has guidance on setting up a mental health champions scheme.
