Mental Health Champions
Petts Wood Runners are proud to have England Athletics appointed Mental Health Ambassadors who are committed to the cause of improving mental wellbeing through running.
Running can have a wide range of health benefits both physically and mentally. Mental health benefits include:
The objectives of Mental Health Ambassadors are to:
The PWR Mental Health Ambassadors have experience of mental health issues personally or from a close relative or friend. They are there to provide positive, open and non-judgmental support. Feel free to get in touch directly with any of the Ambassadors.
Marcus Elwes marcus.elwes@gmail.com
Hannah Harrison hannahlharrison@hotmail.com
Running can have a wide range of health benefits both physically and mentally. Mental health benefits include:
- Reduced anxiety and happier moods through the release of endorphins
- Reduced feelings of stress as your body is better able to control cortisol levels
- Clearer thinking by breaking up racing thoughts
- Greater sense of calm with space to think things over
- Increased self-esteem and sense of achievement
- Reduced risk of depression as evidenced by research studies
The objectives of Mental Health Ambassadors are to:
- Support – Proactively support the mental wellbeing of club members and provide information about local services and organisations that can offer further dedicated support
- Promote & Advocate – Share information about England Athletics #runandtalk and other related campaigns
- Talk – Be available for conversations about mental health with other club members
The PWR Mental Health Ambassadors have experience of mental health issues personally or from a close relative or friend. They are there to provide positive, open and non-judgmental support. Feel free to get in touch directly with any of the Ambassadors.
Marcus Elwes marcus.elwes@gmail.com
Hannah Harrison hannahlharrison@hotmail.com
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