Valleys Steps provides free self help courses across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board Area serving the communities of RCT, Merthyr and Bridgend , The area has the highest rates of mental ill health in Wales. Our courses are open access and free and to date over 5000 people have attended. We are looking to become the recognised "Third Way" in the treatment of stress, anxiety, low mood and depression. Recently we've become increasingly interested in the benefits of exercise to mental health and overall wellbeing. To test it out for myself I've taken on the challenge of walking a minimum of 10 kilometers a day for the whole of April (about 1400 Richard steps). As part of it I'm asking you to sponsor me to further the great work of Valleys Steps. If you have an interest in mental health, wellbeing and/or the communities we serve then please help.
