MILLIONS of football fans will watch a mental health film narrated by Prince William before FA Cup games this weekend.
Kick off times will be delayed by a minute to show the film, which aims to get supporters talking about mental health and features Frank Lampard, Harry Maguire, Jesse Lingard, Jordan Pickford and Dele Alli.
Football stars such as Jesse Lingard, Harry Maguire and Jordan Pickford will feature in a film to get supporters talking about mental health
Prince William narrates the film, which will be shown before FA Cup matches this weekendCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The 60-second film will be shown both in stadiums and on TV and is released by Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters campaign, the FA and Heads Up, an initiative which aims to raise awareness of mental health among football fans.
William says: “In life as in football, we all go through highs and lows.
“We can all sometimes feel anxious, or stressed.
“At moments, even the little things can seem a struggle.
“But we can all start to change things.”
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Data from 29 of England’s 56 mental health trusts showed that only one in five accept referrals for children however severe their condition might be.
Journal Pulse also found criteria used by GPs to refer youngsters had become stricter.
Doctors warned children are being forced to wait for their illness to escalate before being seen by a specialist.
An NHS spokesman said a £2billion funding boost would help an extra 345,000 by 2023.
The film encourages viewers to set up “a mind plan” with simple steps to help improve mental health.
By taking a few minutes to answer questions about how they are feeling, fans will get a own personalised action plan.
New statistics released with the film show that 45 percent of men who have experienced signs of mental ill health have never taken steps to manage it.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard features in the video released by Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters campaign
Dele Alli stars in the video which encourages viewers to set up ‘a mind plan’ with simple steps to help improve mental health
Former footballer Joe Cole also features in the campaign, which will delay kick off times by a minute
You’re Not Alone: Where to seek help if you need it
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
