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Smith\u2019s team play once a week and each month take part in a mini-tournament on the 3G pitch at Annan Athletic FC. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing a transformation here with guys getting a new lease of life from the physical activity as well as the social interaction and the banter in caf\u00e9 after each game.\u201d&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here&#8217;s another example of something that may seem a bit silly, walking football, really being about getting out of the house for a little physical exertion, and social interaction can have a huge effect on a section of the population that normally struggles with opportunities for just those things, and also struggles with depression.<\/p>\n<p>It won&#8217;t cure all cases of depression, but it sure can help some, and maybe even prevent some as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20161013110419\/http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk:80\/men\/active\/walking-football-the-sporting-craze-helping-men-to-battle-depres\/\">http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/men\/active\/walking-football-the-sporting-craze-helping-men-to-battle-depres\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"syndication-links\"><\/div><span class=\"kt-load-after-post\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;The impact the sport is having on those at risk of mental health issues has led several charities and health authorities to invest in its further development. 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