During the launch of the ‘On Your Side’ initiative—a mental health resource developed by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation—BBC Sport’s Nesta McGregor interviewed prominent athletes about the impact of physical activity on their psychological wellbeing.
The toolkit aims to provide support and guidance for individuals navigating mental health challenges. As part of the event, high-profile sports figures were invited to share personal insights on how their careers and training routines have contributed to their mental resilience and overall health.
The discussion highlights the growing recognition within the sporting community of the critical link between physical exercise and mental stability, offering a platform for athletes to destigmatize conversations around mental health awareness.
Finally, someone with a platform is destigmatizing therapy for athletes. This could shift culture significantly if implemented well.
A bit performative, isn’t it? Great initiative, but we need funding, not just glossy toolkits from the aristocracy.
Exercise genuinely changed my life during a dark period. Glad athletes are speaking up about the mental side of sport.
Does anyone know when this toolkit launches publicly? I’d like to share it with my local community club.
It’s brilliant to see the royals backing mental health in sports. Really hope this toolkit reaches young athletes who need it most.