Mental Health Issues In Football
People Who It Has Famously Impacted
Robert Enke
Paul Pogba
Dele Alli
Helping Mental Health
People With Mental Health Problems Are Statistically:
Have 2-4 Times Greater Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
Have 2-4 Times Greater Risk Of Diabetes
More Likely To Be Obese Than Other People
Life Expectancy Of Someone With Schizophrenia Is Typically Ten Years Less – Due To Physical Health Problems
"Football Saved My Life” - Person Who Struggled With Their Mental Health
Exercise Releases Natural Chemicals Like Adrenaline And Serotonin. It Also Helps To Release Muscle Tension, Raises The Body Temperature And Causes Tiredness This Means That Although Players Have Suffered From Mental Health Being Out On The Pitch Can Help Them
Jesse Lingard
David Beckham
Michael Carrick
Performance And Panic
Poor Mental Health Doesn’t Discriminate And Can Affect Anyone At Any Time. Every Year, 1 Person In 10 Will Experience Depression Or Anxiety And The Number Of Current And Former Players Coming Forward To Seek Support For Their Mental Health Continues To Grow
The Consequences Of Underperforming Can Be Huge, And Sometimes The Fear Of Having A Bad Game Can Even Cause Mental Health Issues. Worry Can Be Crippling, And Can Deeply Affect Many Aspects Of Your Life. You Might Feel Additional Pressure When:
Your Club Is Losing And There’s Pressure On You To Turn That Around
Your Club Is Winning And You Don’t Want To Let Them Down
You’ve Been Told To Get It Together But Nobody Has Asked Why Your Performance Has Slipped
You’re Not Sure Why You’re Worried, But It’s Affecting Your Game
You’re Worried About What The Fans And Media Will Say About You
You’re Overwhelmed With Feelings Of Panic And Fear
Most Professional Footballers Have Been Playing Since Childhood, And Have Known Little Else For The Majority Of Their Lives. For Some Players, The End Of Their Playing Career Can Be Unnerving And Depressing, Especially When It’s Unexpected
Image Taken Off The FA Official Website On An Article About Mental Health And Wellbeing