Latest Evalution Report

Coping Through Football has recently published its Evaluation Report 2013 which highlights the impact the project had during Phase 2 (2010 – 2013).  The service users who attended the sessions said they felt fitter, had more confidence and self-esteem, smoked and drank less and took fewer non-prescription drugs.

The report includes case studies from several participants including Jake:

“I got involved [in the project] after being referred to a mental health centre. I suffer from a mental health issue. Coping Through Football was suggested to me to help me recover by socializing with others.

My condition makes me isolate myself more and avoid going out by myself. But attending Coping Through Football means I have somewhere to go, by myself, and because there are people there to socialize with I don’t feel isolated. Also it helps knowing that the people at the project have been through something similar to my condition, which makes me feel more comfortable. Also it gives me a chance to stay in touch with the mental health coordinators. At a time I experienced side effects from my medication there were members of staff around to help me at the sessions.

Coping Through Football compared to the psychological services I receive is different. It focuses on my physical health, helping me keep fit, and takes my mind off of my condition. Whereas the psychology I receive focuses on my mental health more, helping me to overcome mental issues and managing my anxiety.”

Download a copy of the full report: Evaluation Report 2010 – 2013