Red Bull Media House recently released an incredible piece discussing the array of benefits that skateboarding can have on mental health, such as providing people with a sense of camaraderie, a sense of accomplishment, and the ability to rewire neural pathways necessary for healing. This piece is moving, inspiring, and educational. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
The Ben Raemers Foundation interviews professional skateboarder, Brian Anderson, about his personal experiences with addiction, mental health, and a life as a professional skateboarder. It's a heavy one, but BA is a one hell of a legend who speaks from the heart.
This piece from Vans doesn't exactly touch on mental health, but it is a pretty inspiring short about Justin Henry's trajectory and the importance in helping out your community.
Jenkem skateboard magazine recently sat down with pro skateboarder, Chris Haslam, to discuss his new board company and its focus on mental health. Chris explains the inspiration behind his new brand and why he donates a portion of the proceeds from the company to suicide prevention charities. You're a Canadian treasure Chris!
This video from Thrasher Magazine says it all. Sit back and watch as professional skateboarder, John Rattray, works to land a proper sad-plant, while raising awareness for mental health in the skateboarding community and beyond.
