When COVID hit, none of us really envisaged how much grief we’d experience, how much we’d lose, or how our lives would change irreversibly. For many of us, dealing with anxiety is nothing new, but the changes we’re all experiencing and the ways in which we are responding to this crisis are unprecedented. So much so, that even those normally unscathed by mental illness find themselves shaken to the core.
An event held on 8th March 2021 hosted by the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London for International Women’s Day 2021. A growing number of women are turning to open water swimming to enjoy a vibrant community, getting back to nature and the health benefits.
Mental Health Swims Founder, Rachel Ashe, was interviewed on ITV News on the 11th February 2021 talking about the benefits of cold water swimming.
Mental Health Swims Founder, Rachel Ashe, took part in Sheffield Adventure Film Festival’s recent series talking about our growing network of outdoor swimming groups offering peer-to-peer support across the UK, and transforming lives in the process.