The BMC is running a Mental Health & the Outdoors Training Weekend on the 12th and 13th November at Plas Y Brenin in North Wales. People can sign up for one or both days and can choose from different morning and afternoon sessions. Each day will give 1 point towards CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association. Read more »
If you're fasting during Ramadan, it doesn't mean you have to lose out on your hill fitness. During the month of Ramadan people aren’t always aware of the steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health during the day. Amira Patel brings us her top tips for anyone fasting while still wanting to remain active. Read more »
The BMC is running three free evening webinars around the broad theme of Mental Health. These are for members of the BMC. The workshops will be: Read more »
The BMC and Mountain Training are running a series of evening workshops in the Autumn around the broad theme of Mental Health. The sessions will be 45 minutes to an hour long and are free for BMC, MTA and AMI members. Read more »
The pandemic, lockdown and economic outlook has had a deep effect on many peoples mental health, from much higher anxiety to dealing with depression. We asked members to send in their story from dealing with the last few months and have been delighted in the response we have had, thanks so much to everyone who submitted theirs. In this article we share six of their stories. Read more »
We've just heard that the BMC has been awarded the Intermediate level of the Equality Standard for Sport. This is a framework for assisting sports organisations to widen their access and reduce inequalities in sport and physical activity, from under-represented individuals, groups and communities. Read more »
The BMC helped to support Black Dog Outdoors to run several guided walks in 2019 which people could go on, for free, with qualified Mountain Leaders and mental health first-aiders for support. And these will be running in 2020 also. Let's find out from Steph Miller what they're all about and how you can attend. Read more »
Often known for its boosts to physical wellbeing, climbing doesn’t often make it into the big headlines for mental health benefits. But for Beth Thomas, it couldn’t have been more important. Read on to hear her full story. Read more »
The BMC has signed The Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation to help remove stigma and prejudice around mental health. Read more »
The health and well being benefits of the great outdoors (and climbing indoors) are numerous. As well as the physical benefits, there are many mental health and social benefits. Read more »
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