Mental Health Foundation partners with Sky Sports for World Mental Health Day
For World Mental Health Day on October 10th, Mental Health Foundation partners with Sky Sports for to share two stories from across football exploring the importance of looking after your mental health.
Through social storytelling platform A View, From A Bridge, former Arsenal midfielder and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson speaks candidly about his battles with addiction and the value of seeking support from those around you. While Crystal Palace fan and comedian Chloe Petts shares their story of how finding a community through football can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing.
If either story resonates with you, Mental Health Foundation and Sky Sports have produced the following resources to guide your next steps:
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