Founded 1897 – reformed 1945 – affiliated to England Athletics (registration number 2658261), Cheshire County Athletics Association and Northern Athletics
Mental Health Ambassadors for Macc Harriers
- Created on Saturday, 17 December 2016 20:52
- Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2021 17:42
- Written by Keith Mulholland
Macclesfield Harriers and Athletics Club are very pleased and proud to have Mental Health Champions appointed by England Athletics at our Club.
Your MHC’s are Kim Eastham, Melanie Whittaker, Michael Thorley, Pat Ahern and Phil Gaskell
The Club Welfare Officer is Bob Lynch (01625 829229)
Mental Health Champions are committed to improving mental well being through running, our Champions can be contacted through the club or directly via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Enquiries can also be directed towards the Club Chair (Emma Beveridge-contact details available under Contact-Club Officials)
MH&AC recognise that running has so many health benefits both mentally and physically including:
â—Â Â Â Â Â Reduced anxiety and happier moods through the release of endorphins
â—Â Â Â Â Â Reduced feelings of stress as your body is better able to control cortisol level
â—Â Â Â Â Â Clearer thinking by breaking up racing thoughts
â—Â Â Â Â Â Greater sense of calm with space to think things over
â—Â Â Â Â Â Increased self-esteem and sense of achievement
â—Â Â Â Â Â Reduced risk of depression as evidenced by research studies
The objectives of Mental Health Champions are to:
Support – Proactively support the mental well-being of club members and provide information about local services and organisations that can offer further dedicated support
Promote & Advocate – Share information about England Athletics #runandtalk and other related campaigns
Talk – Be available for conversations about mental health with other club members
The MH&AC Mental Health Champions are there to provide positive, open and non-judgemental support
Champions will not:
â—Â Â Â Â Â Diagnose or offer treatment
â—Â Â Â Â Â Mental Health Champions do not act as practitioners for providing mental health support
More information can be found here