Our Best Articles About Mental Health and Climbing
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month we present 12 feature stories about climbers struggling with depression, alcoholism, disordered eating, grief, loneliness, and more.
Grief
Losing My Dog Was Hard. Climbing Did Not Make It Easier
Climbing can be a way to practice facing fear, coping with adversity, pushing yourself through hardship, or just learning how to stay present in the face of difficulty. But after losing my dog, I learned grief just doesn't get easier.
The Indelible Imprint of Grief
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Climbing Grief Fund Opens Grants to Climbers Affected by Grief, Loss, and Trauma
Check out American Alpine Club's author page.