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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mark Cooper8 Oct 2021 - 14:19
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The RFU have a trusted healthcare partner who are working with the Mental Health Foundation to promote discussion about mental wellbeing

It is estimated that one in four people will experience a mental health illness each year in the UK. For these people, the pressures and strains of life and work can act as a catalyst to mental health problems, with the most common being depression and anxiety.

The links between good physical health and mental health are well recognised. Physical activity such as playing rugby can be very beneficial for mental health and wellbeing as well as bringing physical benefits.

The RFU have a trusted healthcare partner, and lead RugbySafe sponsor, Simplyhealth, is working with the Mental Health Foundation to keep the rugby community healthy by promoting healthy discussion around mental wellbeing and signposting those who need it to expert advice. For more information click here

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