Fit To Dive

ASKResponses to specific Questions
BLUEMINDWellbeing and mental health benfits of diving.
- Scuba diving for wellbeing and mental health
- Therapeutic applications of scuba diving
BRAINThings that happen to the brain underwater.
EXTRAMore writing from us in other places.
- PADI Blog
HEALTHEmotional mental and physical health.
- Lifestyle and activities to help in staying fit to dive
- Mental health issues and scuba divingFor divers who have mental health concerns.
NEWSStuff happening with Fit To Dive.
PROFor professional instructors and guides in recreational scuba diving.
SKILLS
- Being okay with basic scuba skills using psychological tips
- Psychological skills for scuba divers
STRESSDiver stress, both helpful and unhelful, including anxiety and panic.
- Capacity and awarenessGetting the balance on stress to improve learning
- Diver panic and anxietyUnderwater issues with anxiety and panic.
TRAUMADiving accidents and other traumas, include how trauma shapes learning.
- Approaches to support divers following an incident in scuba diving
- Psychological impact of accidents and incidents

mindfulness

18th January 2026

The Plan for 2026: Flow via regulation

Yesterday, I was out walking near sunset. The sky was pink and blue at the same time, and the water was the most extraordinary blue. It is hard to describe. I am in the northeast of England, and it is… Continue reading
6th December 2025

Self-Compassion in Scuba Diving

A Surprising Way to Improve your Diving What is Self-Compassion? Compassion is “…a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it.” (Paul Gilbert/The Compassionate Mind Foundation) Compassion connects us to others… Continue reading

This page is for general information and education only and does not replace medical or psychological advice. Seek professional guidance if you have health concerns or are considering diving with a medical condition.

Did you find what you were reading here useful?
I create these pieces because I am interested in the experiences of scuba divers and in offering a space where we can reflect on those experiences. I hope some of this resonates with you and helps you feel seen as a scuba diver.

To explore these ideas and grow from your own diving experience, you can look through the practices and resources I make on fittodive.org.

There you will find a range of courses for scuba divers, a self-help resource and details about services I offer. At the moment, I love creating the guided audio practices to help divers reflect and grow from their scuba experiences.

Dr Laura Walton – Clinical Psychologist/Scuba Diving Instructor

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mindfulness

The Plan for 2026: Flow via regulation

Self-Compassion in Scuba Diving