Being physically active can improve mood, decrease the chance of depression and anxiety and lead to a better and more balanced lifestyle. But even in sport and physical activity, it’s just as important to recognise when something feels off. Understanding the signs, knowing where to turn and feeling confident to support someone can make a real difference. This page brings together practical tools and trusted resources to help support mental wellbeing for everyone in sport and physical activity.
We all have mental health. This animation, created by Buddle in collaboration with Mind, helps you to spot the signs someone might be struggling, identify ways of supporting them, and highlights how to signpost them on to further help.
A Mental Health in Sport Pocket Guide, designed for physical activity providers. This resource includes local signposting and support for children, young people and adults, featuring guidance from Mind, UK Coaching and NHS Sussex to help integrate mental health support into sport and physical activity.