A study by mental health care provider Priory Group found that 40% of men in the UK have never talked to anyone about their mental health. Recognizing how important it is for people to check on their loved ones, football team Norwich City FC has released a moving video to mark World Mental Health Day. This clip aims to challenge our notions of what depression looks like and help you spot the signs of concern.
This video features two Norwich City fans watching several matches together. One is quiet and aloof, while the other is cheerful and sociable. “Sometimes it’s obvious that someone is having a hard time coping,” the soccer team wrote in the caption. “But sometimes the signs are hard to spot. Check the people around you.”
The short film, entitled You Are Not Alone, was made in close consultation with suicide prevention charity Samaritans. “Campaigns like #YouAreNotAlone can have a real long-term impact in terms of reducing the stigma around suicide and we cannot praise Norwich City Council’s efforts enough.” Samaritans External Communications Department Assistant Director Annabelle Davis said.
The campaign has been praised by other mental health providers such as Mind and Heads Together for providing resources to raise awareness of mental health.
“This is an incredibly powerful thing. I want every organization, big or small, private or public, to spread the message about the importance of checking on the mental health of the people around them, and indeed the people around them. I encourage any individual who sees fit to take advantage of this,” said actor Stephen Fry. , Mind President. “The challenges facing so many people may seem overwhelming, but there is no better message than saying, ‘No matter how you feel, you are not alone.'”
Since the video was released, the City of Norwich has received numerous requests to use it to facilitate professional, educational and administrative conversations. Inspired by this, the club made the video available to everyone.If you are interested, please send an email to the following [email protected]Click and a staff member will respond with download links and information about support resources.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help. Visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention Helpline to find a helpline in your area. If you live in the United States, you can dial 988 to speak to a mental health professional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English or Spanish. Lifeline also provides translation services in over 250 languages with Language Line Solutions.
Recognizing how important it is for people to check on their loved ones, football team Norwich City FC has released a moving video to mark World Mental Health Day.
This clip aims to challenge our notions of what depression looks like and help you spot the signs of concern. You can watch it below.
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