A topic that's close to my heart

[rydra_wong]

From UKC, a decent stab at a non-simplistic article about climbing and mental health:

Head Games: Mental Health and Climbing (includes discussion of eating disorders, suicide)

Comments

[wpadmirer]

Excellent! I know that climbing does wonders for my head. I am fortunate to not suffer from depression very often, but I do have problems with anxiety (a leftover from PTSD that simply doesn't disappaer). When I'm anxious, climbing eases it tremendously. I come off the wall feeling happy.