Medicine Ball Challenge

The Medicine Ball Challenge was created by Andy Unwin, who after losing too many friends and colleagues to suicide, felt compelled to try and make a difference.

The challenge involves cuffing a 3kg Medicine Ball to your wrist for 7 days. It may not sound that heavy but being tied to the medicine ball continuously for seven days is a significant burden. The ball becomes a physical, visual and tangible representation of the invisible burden of mental health so many of us can experience.

The challenge aims to create awareness, encourage people to talk about their mental health and to break down the stigmas associated with mental health problems. It's ok to speak up and say 'I'm not ok'.

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