S3 E15 - TJ, the power of sport and battling stigma through the Roses

Every year the University of York and Lancaster University lock horns in the battle of the Roses. This year, they have partnered with York Mind to raise awareness of the mental health struggles and fundraise for the charity. In this episode of chat chit, I (Chris) welcome TJ on to the pod. TJ is the sports officer at the University of York and talks to us all about her mental health struggles alongside her experience of stigma, the positive impact of sport on her mental health and where the Roses partnership came from. We talk about the differing ways stigma manifests in India vs England and how it was for her moving to the UK at 17 for University. We talk cricket, community and the positive impact sport can have alongside ways people can manage with their mental health. TJ sets an example to us all with her sincerity and candor when it comes to talking openly about her experiences and is part of the reason why the Roses partnership with York Mind exists this year. Below are the ways you can donate to York Mind as well to the blog post about TJ's journey. Enjoy. Minutes 0 - Check in, hearing diverse vices and why we are doing the podcast6:40 - Understanding mental health and societal differences14 - Reaching out, greater acceptance and the contrast in India25:50 - Why York Mind and the Roses partnership and different levels of support34:30 -  The power of support, community and connection 40:30 - How else TJ manages and finding your inner child 49 - Final piece of advice and check out.Donate - Donation amount - JustGiving - Donate to York Mind TJ’s story: Sport and my mental health | University of York Students' UnionGive us a review or send us a text about what you would like to see in the podcastPlease if you like or have benefitted from the episode then give us a share,  review, follow us or rate us on the platform you are listening on.For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.