Wednesday night at Leeds Rhinos Academy saw the first Mental Health First Aid Lite course (to recognise signs of potential mental health problems and what to do) was delivered by Martin Coyd (RL Cares / Medway Dragons picture right) to an enthusiastic audience
The students came from a range of local rugby league clubs and are State of Mind / Mental Wellbeing ambassadors and will be supported by the Rhinos over the next 12 months
State of Mind were present to support Martin anmd Sam, Sarah and Lucy (Leeds Rhinos picture middle three) in delivering the first session where lots of great ideas were aired to drive home the message that there is help and support out there if you need it. This type of training will save lives
Brian McDermott (Leeds Rhinos Head Coach) took time out of his busy preparations for the new Super League season starting this weekend and World Club Challeneg against Melbourne Storm to lend his support to the project.