COVID has impacted so many of us around the world and it continues to do so. Here, on this World Mental Health Day, rugby playing Ashleigh Rollins shares how it has impacted her mental health and how sport, and in particular, rugby, helped her. Thank you Ashleigh.

Over and over again we read news articles telling us that exercise makes our bodies healthier as well as helping us to live longer. Is it true? Recent research shows that, yes, exercise is indeed closely linked to a wide range of mood-based and social benefits. People who are physically active are happier and more satisfied with their lives. Exercise helps both adults and children to feel more connected and less anxious.

Ruth Fox has a really inspiring story. She has, and continues to, overcome some serious mental health issues. This hasn’t been easy but throughout it all has been football.

I was not a sporty girl, despite coming from a sporty family. So why have I started We are Girls in Sport?