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Julia Clarke

Science has spoken – rock climbing is great for mental health

Rock climbing techniques: rock climber.

When British climber Grace Shephard started climbing aged 24 after battling illness as a teenager, she found that she didn't just get physically stronger – she gained mental robustness too. 

“A huge part of climbing is psychological, and the mental training skills I’ve developed through climbing have translated into everyday life, which has helped me mentally," Shephard shared.

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