How can sport help mental health?

• Sport provides evidence-based mental health benefits, with leading athletes endorsing physical activity as a therapeutic intervention—supporting promotion of exercise as part of holistic mental health management in clinical practice.
• The Royal Foundation's "On Your Side" toolkit offers an accessible resource that clinicians can signpost patients to, providing evidence-based guidance on sport and mental wellbeing alongside traditional treatment options.
• Integrating sport and physical activity into mental health consultations may improve patient engagement and outcomes, particularly for those seeking non-pharmacological or complementary approaches to managing mental health conditions.

At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor asks sporting stars, 'how has sport helped your mental health?'

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