12 years ago I was diagnosed with serious mental illness. At the onset of my illness life seemed pretty bleak – I lacked motivation to do anything and didn’t see the point of getting up in the mornings. Joining Sport in Mind has given my life a positive focus, helped me grow and regain my confidence... Read more
Sport in Mind helps aid the recovery of thousands of children and adults each year. Below are just a few of the people we have helped:
I had everything I had ever wanted; a loving husband, 2 amazing kids and a fantastic home but after suffering post-natal depression I really struggled with life. It wasn’t until I joined Sport in Mind and started exercising regularly that I really saw improvements and begun to rediscovered the old me... Read more
At 18 I was awarded a sports scholarship to the USA, but after suffering an injury I suffered depression. Being given the opportunity to play sport in a supportive and caring environment with Sport in Mind really helped my recovery and made feel 'normal' again... Read more
I had a successful career, a nice home and was financially well off, but when my marriage collapsed in my mid 40’s I experienced depression. Playing sport and exercising with Sport in Mind was undoubtedly the main reason why I recovered from depression and helped me feel like life really was worth living. Read more