Given everything that’s going on in the world, it’s no wonder there has been a reported increase in teens experiencing depression and anxiety. But it doesn’t have to take a pandemic to cause high stress levels in our brain: school, exams, family, and even friendship drama, can cause the brain to respond with anxiety that prohibits us from feeling and doing our best.
Read MoreIt’s Mental Health Awareness week and here at We are Girls in Sport, we wanted to remind you of the importance of exercise and mental health, for all you girls and young women in particular. We know that people bang on about it all the time (!), but we want you to achieve your potential and be the best version of yourself that you can be! Exercise is critical to your well-being, both physical and mental.
Read MoreIn these strange times, at a time when isolation is the new buzz word, caring for our mental health as well as our physical health is absolutely crucial. Research shows that exercise is closely linked to a wide range of mood-based and social benefits as well as health benefits and it could be the key to our well-being during this time. People who are physically active are happier and more satisfied with their lives. Exercise helps both adults and children to feel more connected and less anxious.
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