I’d Be Mad For Soccer Too…

It’s alright to be mad in a crazy world, perfectly sane I’d say. Italians have found a way to curb the effects of mental illness through soccer, and it seems to be working just fine for a group of mentally ill patients. Therapeutic benefits from football are inherit in physical exercise, it’s a simple fact. During intense activity the body releases natural endorphins that stimulate the body to relax and get through the pain. It’s funny to see that you can give the mentally ill 1001 different medications, but play a little football and it can soothe the mental anguish away. I remember training young and old patients at the Priory in Roehampton, London. These people had eating disorders, schizophrenia and numeous other illnesses, but put them in an aerobic boxing class or a half hour relaxation class, and they would find themselves again. That’s the power of exercise. I hope you enjoy the story and the video that is attached to it through the link.