The FMHA

23/07/2025

23/07/2025

22/07/2025

GPs in Gloucestershire will soon be able to offer patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions a new option: free match tickets to see Forest Green Rovers under a “football-on-prescription” pilot scheme.

Spearheaded by former GP and now MP Dr Simon Opher, along with eco-entrepreneur and FGR owner Dale Vince, the initiative aims to combat social isolation and reduce over-prescription of antidepressants by promoting social engagement and community support.

Forest Green Rovers, known as the world’s first vegan, carbon-neutral football club, will donate tickets and integrate other group activities like walking football.

Early evidence suggests that social prescriptions have a lasting positive effect, with around 80% of participants continuing even after the program ends.

02/07/2025

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding...

The phrase “The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding” serves as a powerful reminder and motivator, suggesting that personal growth, success, and meaningful achievements often lie just beyond the tasks and challenges we tend to resist or put off.

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26/06/2025

The Power of Gratitude: How It Helps Your Mind

Beyond “Just Be Grateful”

Let’s get one thing straight: we’re not about to tell you to “just be grateful” when you’re struggling, or suggest that positive thinking can solve all your problems. That’s not what gratitude practice is about, and frankly, that kind of advice can be pretty unhelpful when you’re dealing with real challenges.

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25/06/2025

Really proud to have had representatives from new 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗪𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 London City Lionesses on our 'Understanding Neurodiversity in Football' Training.

24/06/2025

Bonus this morning seeing a deer whilst on our walk

18/06/2025

Here tonight presenting an award. Superb event. Well done and thank you for the mention in the programme. It means a lot! 👏🏽

16/06/2025

Last call for the training - tonight:

Understanding Neurodiversity in Grassroots Football

Monday 16th June 2025
6pm - 9pm
Online via Zoom
£39.00 per person
Understanding Neurodiversity in Grassroots Football is a comprehensive training course designed to educate coaches, players, referees, parents/carers and volunteers involved in grassroots football on supporting neurodiverse players and their families.

Learn strategies for:

understanding ND conditions
identifying needs and triggers
adapting training and communication methods
managing match-day scenarios
addressing misconceptions
building inclusivity
While helping neurotypical individuals understand the challenges faced by players with ADHD, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Equip yourself and your club with the tools to create a more inclusive, supportive, successful and safe football environment.

https://vault.thefmha.com/understanding-neurodiversity-in-grassroots-football/

12/06/2025

Understanding Neurodiversity in Grassroots Football

Monday 16th June 2025
6pm - 9pm
Online via Zoom
£39.00 per person
Understanding Neurodiversity in Grassroots Football is a comprehensive training course designed to educate coaches, players, referees, parents/carers and volunteers involved in grassroots football on supporting neurodiverse players and their families.

Learn strategies for:

understanding ND conditions
identifying needs and triggers
adapting training and communication methods
managing match-day scenarios
addressing misconceptions
building inclusivity
While helping neurotypical individuals understand the challenges faced by players with ADHD, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Equip yourself and your club with the tools to create a more inclusive, supportive, successful and safe football environment.

https://vault.thefmha.com/understanding-neurodiversity-in-grassroots-football/