FIFA Legend Wanchope Watson encourages players to speak out about mental health

FIFA Legend Paulo Wanchope Watson has highlighted the need for more dialogue about mental health for professional players by encouraging players to #ReachOut when they need help.

FIFA Legend Paulo Wanchope Watson of Costa Rica

Víctor Camarasa: "It's important that FIFA is trying to help"

The message that FIFA share with its #ReachOut camapaign was exemplified recently by Real Oviedo player Víctor Camarasa. On 12 September 2023, the club announced that the player was taking a break from football.

Víctor Camarasa, Real Oviedo player

World of football continues to take strides to raise mental health awareness

World Mental Health Day 2023 takes place on 10 October

Captains Khadija Shaw of Jamaica and Marta of Brazil shakes hands at the coin toss prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group F match between Jamaica and Brazil

FIFA President meets WHO Director-General to assess collaboration’s progress

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to evaluate the progress made in their ground-breaking joint-effort to promote healthy lifestyles through football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Dalima Chhibber stresses the importance of Mental Health 

Coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Monday 11 October, a Q&A session on Facebook Live was hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Dalima Chhiber during a match with the India national team

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 to support Mental Health Awareness

Today, Monday 10 October, marks World Mental Health Day and FIFA will highlight the #ReachOut campaign throughout this month's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

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FIFA’s #ReachOut Programme Marks World Mental Health Day

Today marks World Mental Health Day, 10 October, and the conclusion of #ReachOut, FIFA’s campaign designed to raise awareness of mental health conditions.

Senegal v Brazil - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021

Fan Movement and #ReachOut Mark World Mental Health Day

A look at FIFA's #ReachOut campaign and the FIFA Fan Movement's efforts on World Mental Health Day.

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Martinez: Mental health is an issue we all face

The Belgium coach speaks to us about mental health in football and urges people to #ReachOut.

Belgium s Romelu Lukaku and Belgium s head coach Roberto Martinez.

FIFA Pledge to Boost Mental Health Awareness

FIFA among the first to pledge to European Commission’s HealthyLifeStyle4All initiative.

Belgium head coach Roberto Martínez leads European version of #ReachOut

Sonny Pike: The wonderkid who put mental health first 

Sonny Pike now helps safe-guard the mental and emotional health of children in football

Sonny Pike pictured during his childhood

#ReachOut: Walter Zenga urges people to talk and listen

Walter Zenga at Italy 1990

Laura Georges: Pressure on players can be huge 

France FA General Secretary calls for empathy for players coping with heavy pressure

Laura Georges

#ReachOut: Luis Garcia on the importance of mental wellbeing

The former Atletico, Liverpool, Barcelona and Spain player shares his experiences

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Williams: I struggled with my mental health

Fara Williams shares her experiences as part of FIFA's #ReachOut campaign

Fara Williams with her bronze medal - FIFA Women's World Cup 2015

#ReachOut: Marvin Sordell shares his story of depression

Ex-Bolton Wanderers and Watford striker Marvin Sordell speaks with FIFA.com about the importance of reaching out when dealing with depression.

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