In 2016, Mental Health Mates founder Bryony Gordon found herself struggling with her mental health. Unsure of where to turn, she took to Twitter to ask if anyone fancied joining her for a walk, to see if getting outdoors and connecting would help with how she and others were feeling.
One cold, February morning, almost 20 people joined Bryony for a stroll around London’s Hyde Park, reaping the benefits of moving for their mental health and connecting in a space free of judgement.
Mental Health Mates was born.
Fast forward seven years, and regular community-based, volunteer-led, walks happen in locations across the UK helping people take their first steps to feeling better. So start one of your own in your local area today.
How to get involved
Time:
Suggested: You'll need to organise and partake in at least 1x 1 hour walk per month (though you are welcome to organise more than that). The training to get started will take about 4-6hours (online)
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