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FA Cup final to raise awareness of mental health campaign Heads Up

This season’s FA Cup final will be dedicated to mental health campaign Heads Up.

Jim Goodwin encourages St Mirren players to use mental health support service

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin has encouraged his players to use the club’s new mental health support service if they are struggling with the lockdown.

Joe Hart took City rejection to heart

Joe Hart has talked about the impact not feeling wanted by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had on his mental health.

Danny Cowley listens to ‘fears and concerns’ of players before training restart

Huddersfield manager Danny Cowley admits Championship footballers have “fears and concerns” as they begin training on Monday and will not put pressure on any of his players to return.

PFA survey reveals 22 per cent of members are depressed or considered self-harm

Almost a quarter of current and former professionals surveyed during the coronavirus pandemic say they are depressed or have considered self-harm.

Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham prepared to return despite the risks

Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham admits no player is safe from coronavirus but is ready to return.

Marvin Sordell targets change after landing FA role

Marvin Sordell has welcomed the chance to “create a better environment for the beautiful game” after joining the Football Association’s inclusion advisory board.

FA Cup streaming rights row seemingly resolved as bookmakers waive exclusivity

A row over an FA Cup streaming rights deal which was criticised for encouraging gambling appears to have been resolved.

FA urged to rethink bet365 relationship as deal is branded ‘worse than grubby’

Politicians have urged the Football Association to reconsider its streaming partnership with bet365, saying it creates “an active incentive to gamble”.

Leigh Griffiths opens up on his battle with depression

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths discovered that opening up and talking can save lives amid his long battle with depression.

Recovering David Cotterill eager to take his mental health workshops worldwide

“When I have a bad day I remind myself it’s just a bad day, not a bad life,” says David Cotterill.

Johnrose working to spread the word about motor neurone disease risk

Lenny Johnrose feels it is his duty to spread the word to footballers about the “frightening” statistics suggesting a link between professional contact sport and motor neurone disease, but says nothing would have deterred him from pursuing a career in the game.

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