A MESSAGE FROM Niall's 2025 Berlin Marathon with Team NoStigmas
I'm proud to be running the 2025 Berlin Marathon with Team NoStigmas to promote positive mental health and NoStigmas' impactful peer support model.
My motivation to join NoStigmas stems from my time in the Navy, when a close colleague faced an acute mental health crisis and I was unable to provide the kind of support he needed. That experience drove me to learn, be more proactive, and approach mental health challenges - for myself and others - with openness and empathy.
For many of us, exercise provides an important outlet to decompress and recharge. Following my departure from the Navy, I felt adrift and unsure of what to do next, both personally and professionally. Running, open conversation, leaning on my friends and family, and the wisdom of those who had gone before me all served as crucial factors in helping me chart a way forward.
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