We want to deliver climbing sessions in which people managing mental illness will learn from professional instructors in a supportive environment. Climbing can benefit mental health by improving physical and mental wellbeing, building confidence and skills, and creating positive social connections.
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Glasgow has high levels of deprivation and mental illness. Mental illness is linked to other life experiences and conditions such as trauma, neurodivergence, and social and economic deprivation, which can create significant barriers to participation in mainstream activities. As a result, many people with mental illness experience increased exclusion and social isolation, reinforcing a cycle of poor mental health and socioeconomic hardship. At Common Wheel, we aim to break this cycle.
We support people managing or recovering from mental illness by providing meaningful, accessible activities that promote social connection. As waiting lists for mental health services increase, we seek funding to expand our activities and ease pressure on services by supporting wellbeing in the community. Our climbing project provides a non-judgmental, inclusive space where participants can try a new activity, build skills, boost confidence, and enhance wellbeing.
