Fly fishing legend Hywel Morgan has called for NHS Wales to follow England’s lead and start prescribing angling instead of anti-depressants to those battling mental health issues.
The charismatic Welshman has won numerous international titles and made regular TV appearances.
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Hywel is well aware of fishing’s therapeutic qualities, and now wants NHS Wales to recognise the sport as a treatment to improve mental health.
“Every angler knows that when you go fishing, the world stops,” he said.
“You forget about the stresses of life, and it’s a great way to relax. In England, several health authorities are prescribing courses of angling instead of anti-depressants, with organisations like Tackling Minds doing a fantastic job and proving very, very successful in helping people with depression.”
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