As a lasting legacy of the Heads Up campaign that ran throughout the 2019/20 season, the football family has come together to sign the ‘Mentally Healthy Football’ declaration, committing to building a mentally healthy culture at all levels of the game, now and for future generations.

The Mentally Healthy Football Declaration will see all of UK football recognising that mental health is as important as physical health, and pioneering a collective ‘game plan’ to ensure the mental health of players, staff, managers, coaches, and officials is prioritised across the sport.

Following an unprecedented season for football, mental health issues are more relevant than ever. Through the Declaration, football has committed to working together to embed an environment across all of UK football:

Where players and staff are encouraged to look after their mental health just as they look after their physical health;
Where they feel able to spot the signs that they, a team-mate or colleague might be struggling and know where to access support;
Where speaking out about mental health is seen as a sign of strength rather than weakness.

The landmark declaration has been signed by senior figures from across the football system, and will see the whole UK football family build on the fantastic work that clubs and organisations are already doing to support the development of ‘mentally healthy clubs’ at every level of the game.

Mental health awareness is something that we have long championed as a club. We have a dedicated section on our website regarding mental health and well-being, where you can find information and contact details for some of the great mental health support that is available.

You can find out more information about the ‘Mentally Healthy Football’ declaration by visiting www.headstogether.org.uk.