{"id":49891,"date":"2019-11-05T14:30:06","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T14:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=49891"},"modified":"2019-11-05T14:30:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T14:30:06","slug":"social-enterprise-promote-tackling-female-mental-health-issues-using-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2019\/11\/05\/social-enterprise-promote-tackling-female-mental-health-issues-using-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Social enterprise promotes tackling female mental health issues with sport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A social enterprise is running an event in Pontcanna focussing on how women with mental health issues can be \u2018saved by sport\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Top_Image_Diaz2.jpg\" alt=\"Pack of Diazepam\" class=\"wp-image-49904\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Top_Image_Diaz2.jpg\" alt=\"Pack of Diazepam\" class=\"wp-image-49904\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Prescribed medication is not the only method to treat mental health issues<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Social enterprise Letzshare is running an event in Pontcanna this month to highlight how women with mental health issues can use sport to aid their recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She Talks: Saved by Sport will feature three speakers, each sharing their story of how exercise has aided their mental wellbeing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/letzshare.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Letzshare<\/a> say the event is aimed at women who have struggled, or know someone struggling with their mental health and who would like to know more about how sport can help and why it is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health is widely acknowledged to be a growing problem for Wales, costing the Welsh government an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetochangewales.org.uk\/en\/mental-health-stigma\/what-stigma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a37.2bn a year<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternative treatments, like physical activity, are therefore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/up_running_report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">being evaluated for their use<\/a> in certain cases instead of prescribed medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/news\/mental-health\/exercise-questioned-as-depression-treatment\/\">some studies<\/a> have questioned the effectiveness of exercise in illnesses such as depression, there is still extended debate on both sides.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a wide range of other mental health issues for which exercise may be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/jeffrey-f-lin-F583AX3HC0c-unsplash.jpeg\" alt=\"Girls playing football on a pitch\" class=\"wp-image-49905\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/jeffrey-f-lin-F583AX3HC0c-unsplash.jpeg\" alt=\"Girls playing football on a pitch\" class=\"wp-image-49905\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>According to Mind Cymru, group activities can \u201cimprove self esteem and reduce loneliness\u201d (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey F Lin via Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luke Merlini, senior media officer at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/about-us\/mind-cymru\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mind Cymru<\/a>, said: \u201cExercise releases \u2018feel good\u2019 hormones called endorphins and reduces levels of cortisol, the \u2018stress hormone\u2019, which has been linked to a range of mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cParticipating in activities outside with others can also help improve our self-esteem and reduce loneliness,&#8221; he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/letzshare.co.uk\/event\/shetalks-saved-by-sport\/\" target=\"_blank\">Saved by Sport<\/a> will address how sport has helped individuals who have suffered from varying conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BoxingPrettyCdf\">Gemma Price<\/a>, founder of Boxing Pretty, will talk about surviving an emotionally abusive relationship; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Francesca_Lunax\">Francesca Irving<\/a>, founder of Lunax Digital, will discuss fighting her depression using gymnastics; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainsandmemories.co.uk\/\">Sarah Wakefield<\/a>, who organises guided mountain bike rides, will speak about how biking saved her from postnatal depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/KinIlk.jpeg\" alt=\"Cafe where the event to tackle mental health issues will feature\" class=\"wp-image-49919\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/KinIlk.jpeg\" alt=\"Cafe where the event to tackle mental health issues will feature\" class=\"wp-image-49919\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Saved by Sport will take place on 14 November at the Kin + Ilk cafe, Pontcanna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting at 7pm, there will be time dedicated to prosecco and networking, followed by guest speakers and a Q&amp;A.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will take place on 14 November. 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