Overcoming Depression: Mind Over Marathon
In the UK, one in four people grapples with mental health issues. However, the stigma surrounding mental health often silences open conversations, exacerbating the difficulties individuals face. Follow ten unconventional runners living with or affected by mental health challenges as they train for the 2017 London Marathon. Explore the interconnectedness of mental and physical health and how sports can benefit psychological well-being. Nick Knowles leads a team of experts in the runners' journey to tackle the stigma around mental health by participating in the marathon for the Heads Together campaign.
In the UK, one in four people grapples with mental health issues. However, the stigma surrounding mental health often silences open conversations, exacerbating the difficulties individuals face. Follow ten unconventional runners living with or affected by mental health challenges as they train for the 2017 London Marathon. Explore the interconnectedness of mental and physical health and how sports can benefit psychological well-being. Nick Knowles leads a team of experts in the runners' journey to tackle the stigma around mental health by participating in the marathon for the Heads Together campaign.
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