#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: Ending mental health stigma through cold water swimming

This MHAW we’re delighted to share our conversation with Rachel Ashe, founder of Mental Health Swims

7th May 2021, 2.00pm | Tirion

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. The theme for 2021 is ‘Nature’. The Mental Health Foundation found that during the pandemic, millions of us turned to nature and 45% of us reported being in green spaces had been vital for our mental health. We have some powerful stories to share with you and you can join the conversation using the hashtag #ConnectWithNature.

This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re delighted to share our conversation with Rachel Ashe, founder of Mental Health Swims, social enterprise born out of lockdown to fight mental health stigma through cold-water swimming! Listen to the podcast:

"If you really let people see who you are, life is much easier than if you’re pretending to be someone else. The only person we can really be is ourself."

“Mental health does not discriminate, so why should we?”

"There is stigma by the older generation and an attitude to just ‘get on with it’ – which may have delayed the time for me to seek help."

9th June 2022, 3.57pm | Anonymous

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“I want to be a catalyst for change wherever I can”

“Being vulnerable and looking to learn something new to help your physical and mental wellbeing is a major strength. It’s difficult, which is why it can be scary. It’s so worth it, though!”

1st June 2022, 9.17pm | Simon Clarke

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