David Lyons, Founder of Tackling Minds, transformed his life after battling addiction and mental health challenges by discovering the therapeutic power of fishing. Through his personal journey of recovery, David recognised the profound mental health benefits of fishing and set out to share this with others, founding Tackling Minds in 2020.
Under David’s leadership, Tackling Minds has pioneered a new approach to mental health and recovery support through angling. As the first organisation to get fishing recognised on the NHS, Tackling Minds is now prescribed by GPs, providing individuals across the UK a unique way to manage their mental health and recovery journeys. With thousands of people supported to date, Tackling Minds has gained media recognition worldwide and been celebrated by King Charles, leading to David’s invitation to Buckingham Palace as a Coronation Champion.
David’s mission to make mental health support accessible, engaging, and transformative has earned him respect across the mental health and angling communities. Tackling Minds continues to innovate and grow, with David at the helm, inspiring countless individuals to find strength and hope through the simple, healing act of casting a line.
DAVID LYONS
