THIS year has had a huge impact on us all, and continues to take a toll on everyone s mental health. Perhaps the cruellest feature of the pandemic is that, while causing a surge in what was already deemed a mental health crisis, restrictions meant that support for those suffering was less accessible. Berkshire has many local charities that support mental wellbeing, but all have taken a hit during the pandemic. Reading s branch of national organisation Sports in Mind, which uses sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, is no exception. Sport in Mind development officer Calum Pettitt spoke to The Chronicle about the continuing impact 2020 has had on the charity.
THIS year has had a huge impact on us all, and continues to take a toll on everyone s mental health. Perhaps the cruellest feature of the pandemic is that, while causing a surge in what was already deemed a mental health crisis, restrictions meant that support for those suffering was less accessible. Berkshire has many local charities that support mental wellbeing, but all have taken a hit during the pandemic. Reading s branch of national organisation Sports in Mind, which uses sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, is no exception. Sport in Mind development officer Calum Pettitt spoke to The Chronicle about the continuing impact 2020 has had on the charity.
THIS year has had a huge impact on us all, and continues to take a toll on everyone s mental health. Perhaps the cruellest feature of the pandemic is that, while causing a surge in what was already deemed a mental health crisis, restrictions meant that support for those suffering was less accessible. Berkshire has many local charities that support mental wellbeing, but all have taken a hit during the pandemic. Reading s branch of national organisation Sports in Mind, which uses sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, is no exception. Sport in Mind development officer Calum Pettitt spoke to The Chronicle about the continuing impact 2020 has had on the charity.