INVESTING IN MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAUMA SUPPORT

Sport is well known to be great in supporting and aiding an individual's mental health. As well as this, at Haringey Basketball 4 All, are ensuring all our coaches, and other sporting groups within Haringey are trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Trauma-Informed support.

MIND IN HARINGEY

We are working closely with Mind Haringey to see how we can better support the mental health of our Youths within Haringey. One way we are doing this is by ensuring all our coaches are trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Trauma-Informed Training.

The training is free to all who volunteer within the Haringey Borough.

To get involved follow the links below:

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (2 day course):

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (2 day course) | Mind in Haringey

Trauma-informed training:

Trauma-informed training | Mind in Haringey

More about the Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity:

1. It helps in making you happy
Physical activity comes with the release of endorphins – a chemical responsible for euphoria. Whether you’re working out at the gym, playing a team sport, going for a run or simply enjoying a nice walk, your body will trigger the release of endorphins to your brain, improving your mood.

2. It improves your sleep
Regular exercise can drastically improve your sleep pattern and deepen your sleep. A good night’s rest can affect your mood and create a positive outlook for the day ahead. So sleep well and stay positive.

3. It lowers anxiety and reduces stress
By becoming physically active you can simply distract your brain, allowing it to rest and move away from any negative thoughts. Exercise reduces stress hormone levels in our bodies, making it easier to relax and enjoy our time off.

4. It slows down cognitive decline
Sport allows you to keep your cognitive skills sharp. It prompts you to practise critical thinking and decision making and improves your concentration. For people suffering from dementia, engaging in moderate-intensity physical activity can result in a slower development of the disease.

5. It’s a confidence boost
Engaging in sports can improve your confidence and social skills. By taking part in team sports you socialise in a relaxed and joyful environment, making it easier to meet new people and find common interests. And as your strength and physical condition improves with playing sport, so will your self-confidence, providing a good confidence boost.

With all those benefits, why wouldn’t you take part in sport?

(Influence of sport on mental wellbeing (sportscotland.org.uk), 2022)