| CHALLENGING ALTITUDES TO CHALLENGE ATTITUDES |

Through The Endorphin Project I hope to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and spark progress in the way mental and physical health is perceived. It is no secret that there is still significant stigma associated with mental health, a stigma which can keep individuals, just like myself and 1 in 4 others, from finding the support they deserve. In addition, the link between physical and mental wellbeing is drastically overlooked, yet can be an amazingly powerful tool in promoting positive mental health and overcoming barriers of both the mind and body.

Welcome to The Endorphin Project

The Endorphin Project combines the process of overcoming physical challenges to promote mental wellbeing. Over the next six months, this site (and social media) will document my journey as I prepare for a 10 day trek of Kilimanjaro | 'challenging altitudes' | with the primary goal of raising £5,000 for MIND mental health charity.  Through this journey, I plan on raising awareness by providing insight and education surrounding mental wellbeing, documenting my own experiences with anxiety and depression in the hope of sparking progress in the way mental health is perceived | 'challenging attitudes' | and proving that no matter what barriers you are facing  - mental or physical - you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

| ABOUT SARAH |

I am a 21-year-old Personal Trainer, specialising in mental wellbeing alongside physical fitness and nutrition. I overcame depression two years ago through engaging with fitness and making health and a body I was proud of my goal - never expecting two years later I would be lucky enough to work daily helping people overcome their own barriers in the same way. I still experience varying degrees of anxiety - but am grateful for everything I face as it allows me not only to connect and help others, but shows me every day how strong I am both mentally and physically. Most importantly - without anxiety and depression, The Endorphin Project would never have come to be. If this project helps just one person, I will consider it as success.