We want all those involved in boxing to look after their mental health and well-being—and those around them.
Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don’t get the help we need. When you’re experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. Below are links that signpost members to resources for mental health and well-being and give some practical tips on staying in a good frame of mind.
Mind offers help and support to those who need it most. There are more than 100 local Minds across England and Wales, offering specialised support and care based on the needs of their communities.
Young Minds provides young people with the tools to look after their mental health. They empower adults to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives and they give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in.
Click here to access a range of resources to support members’ mental health and well-being both in and outside of boxing.
To find out the key facts about mental health in relation to boxing, members can sit the Box In Mind course, with more details available via the link.
Active April 2025
Each month Action for Happiness publishes a new well-being activities calendar, which England Boxing will post here for your use.
Below are some detailed useful signposting links to advice and guidance around mental health and wellbeing.
Mind offers help and support to those who need it most. There are more than 100 local Minds across England and Wales, offering specialised support and care based on the needs of their communities.
Young Minds provides young people with the tools to look after their mental health. They empower adults to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives, and they give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in.
Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering support to tackle suicide together. Call 116 123 for free anytime
Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text ‘shout’ to 85258 anytime.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives. Call 0800 58 58 58 between 5 pm-midnight.
NSPCC are the UK’s leading children’s charity supporting young people no matter what difficulties they are facing. Call 0808 800 5000 between 11 am and 5 pm
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Call 0800 1111 anytime.
Anxiety UK is a national charity that helps to support people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
Relate supports you whether it’s your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else – we help everyone build better relationships.
NHS is the UK’s publicly funded healthcare system that provides medical and healthcare services to all UK residents. Call 111 or, in emergencies, 999 anytime.
UK Anti-Doping is an active participant in the global fight against doping in sport and is the national body responsible for creating a UK-wide environment of confidence in clean sport.
Talk to Frank provides independent help and advice services for anyone concerned about drug use, themselves or others.
Ok Rehab helps by offering an advisory and referral service for people seeking treatment.
British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA) is the independent representative body for Britain’s elite athletes, providing support, representation and community.
Action for Happiness is a movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world together.
