State of Mind has used used rugby and simple messages to educate men about mental health

Phil Cooper who is a Nurse consultant in mental health and substance abuse at our Trust  has worked with mental health substance misuse practitioner Carol Ede to deliver education sessions to more than 600 rugby players."We wanted to provide simple messages about mental fitness and building mental resilience among young men, and deliver messages in accessible and targeted ways," says Phil Cooper.

Healthcare professionals need to reach out to a younger generation of sporting stars and fans by tailoring their message and working with new partners. So say the team behind the hugely successful State of Mind programme, which raises awareness of mental fitness and helps maintain mental wellbeing. To read the full news article in the Public Health hub, click here.