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12 years ago I was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia. At the onset of my illness life seemed pretty bleak – I lacked motivation to do anything and didn’t see the point of getting up in the mornings…
After giving birth to my second child I suffered severe post natal depression. Although I had everything I had ever wanted, I felt like something had changed inside me…
I was fortunate to achieve high enough grades to be accepted in the University of my choice, however, during my gap year I suffered my first panic attack. This was the start of a very bad time for me…
A note from our founder Neil Harris Read more
It's Back! Saturday 30th November - The Sport in Mind Charity Walk Returns! Read more
Sport in Mind is launching a new dance project to help people in Reading experiencing mental health problems Read more
Mark Fowles, founder and managing director of Elivate (3rd from the left) created an hugely successful golf day in memory of his dad... an eager sportsman who suffered with anxiety in his later years. Read more
Author and stand up comedienne Toni Kent is our guest author taking a humorous look at her journey to getting exercise in the country. Read more
I was fortunate to achieve high enough grades to be accepted in the University of my choice, however, during my gap year I suffered my first panic attack. This was the start of a very bad time for me… Read more
Sport in mind is a charity which speaks to us in terms of using occupation to support mental health recovery and wellbeing. At Elmleigh, we have recently met with Sport in Mind to begin a partnership to provide further sporting and exercise opportunities to our inpatients. With raising this money, we hope to support Sport in mind generally and with provision of services to Elmleigh Hospital. Read more