More than 75% of mental health issues develop before a person reaches the age of 25.
2020 was a year that nobody expected, and one we hope never to see again. Disruptions and uncertainty caused by Covid were (and still are) particularly hard on young people in the midst of working out who they are and what they want for the future.
Ironman triathlons are tough. Swimming 3.8 km, riding 180 km, and running 42.2 km is physically and mentally challenging at the best of times. It's even tougher indoors without scenery and crowds to distract from the pain. But in the spirit of lockdown, we're going to give it a go on 20 July at SportUNE- and raise as much as we can for headspace!
Each year, headspace helps thousands 12-25 year-olds access vital support through online and phone counselling services and 124 community centres across Australia. headspace helps young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services.