British Orienteering is supporting World Mental Health Day
Today! Tuesday – 10 October 2017
1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems this year.
Having a mate, family member or colleague in your corner can make all the difference. So, if someone you know is acting differently, step in.
British Orienteering is supporting Time to Change, a growing movement that’s changing how we all think and act about mental health.
It’s easy to dismiss mental health problems as something that only affects others. But, with 1 in 4 people experiencing mental health problems every year, it can happen to any of us – a teammate, friend, member of the family, or work colleague.
Without support from others, people with mental health problems can lose what they care about most. It’s a time when you need your mates, family and colleagues more than ever. So, if someone you know is acting differently, step in.
You don’t have to be an expert to be supportive. It can be as simple as checking in with someone, asking them how they’re doing, listening and not judging, just being there and being yourself.
You can find out more about Time to Change and their 'In Your Corner' campaign at time-to-change.org.uk. Time to Change is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, and thousands of organisations like us are joining to help make change happen.
Find out more about the support available – here.
Did you know?
Orienteering is a sport that challenges both the mind and the body.
More and more people are discovering that orienteering is a fun and challenging activity that gets them exploring the great outdoors. They are gaining new skills in finding their way in unknown terrain and crossing rough and sometimes hilly ground. You are always discovering somewhere new! It's a competitive sport with something for everyone, from 10-year-olds to grandpas and grandmas.
The sport of orienteering offers many benefits, but its foremost attraction is that it is fun!
The aim is to navigate between control points marked on a unique orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course.
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