PREM Rugby Partners with Mental Health UK
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Partnership: PREM Rugby (Premiership Rugby) and Mental Health UK have formed a national partnership.
Duration: The partnership will run through the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, culminating at the Gallagher PREM Final 2027.
Goals: The partnership aims to:
Tackle the root causes of poor mental health.
Raise funds for Mental Health UK.
Use rugby to foster connections and conversations about mental health.
Public Sentiment: YouGov polling reveals:
Only 25% of UK adults feel equipped to handle life’s challenges.
45% of UK adults have struggled with their mental health in the last five years.
Rugby fans are more likely to feel connected through sport (21% vs 12% of UK adults).
Rugby fans are more confident in supporting others with their mental health.
Focus on youth: The partnership will especially focus on empowering young people (18-24 year olds),as half of this age group has struggled with their mental health,and 39% see sport as part of the solution.
Launch: Activities begin in October with a charity weekend aligned with World Mental Health Day (October 10th).
Key Quotes:
Simon Massie-Taylor (PREM rugby): Aims to redefine bravery – encouraging individuals to embrace their vulnerability.
Brian Dow (Mental Health UK): believes rugby can be a force for good and translate on-field bravery into everyday life.
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