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Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to open up to others when you’re walking beside them, rather than sitting opposite them in a closed space? We believe that there are so many mental health benefits to walking and talking with others, outside in nature. 

This amazing blog was written by Jo Byers, a member of the Mind Over Mountains walk leadership team, who took on an incredible fundraising challenge for our charity in 2023. This is the story of her challenge, in Jo’s words: The black Cuillin hills on the Isle of Skye are seen by many as a jewel ...

Every year, Anti-Bullying Day sheds light on the pressing issue of bullying and its detrimental impact on mental health. As we observe this week, it's essential to recognise the courageous journey of individuals like Alex Staniforth, founder of Mind Over Mountains, who have overcome the lasting e...

World Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. At Mind Over Mountai...

The Westgrove Group, a facilities management company based in Warrington has pledged its support as a founding patron for a second year to provide generous financial assistance which will enable the charity to support people facing challenging life circumstances. Claire Mckinley-Smith, Managing D...

In the summer of 2021, trainee GP Emma set out to walk all 600km of the Slovenian Mountain Trail. Over an eye-watering 37,000 metres ascent, she braved crazy weather, unclear paths and unexpected detours. However, this incredibly tough solo journey was in truth only a small part of what pushes E...