Thursday 10 October 2024 is World Mental Health Day, and Cheshire FA is proud to be supporting this important day of awareness.

Let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. 

Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues?

We’re passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of our local communities, both physical and mental. That’s why we have teamed up with the Football Mental Health Alliance who provide access to ALL of our clubs, leagues, officials, players, and volunteers to The Vault.

The Vault is an incredible online resource, which is packed with useful information, resources and links to organisations, to support the mental health of everyone involved in the game.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE VAULT

In addition, in November, The FMHA will be hosting three online events, two of which follow on from demand from members of the grassroots football community nationally to educate on two key topics – neurodiversity and suicide.

You can now register for both events via the links below, which also include further information on both.

Understanding Neurodiversity in Grassroots Football – 20 November, 6pm-9pm

Brad Burton – Motivation and Mental Health – 24 November, 7pm-8pm - FREE

90 Minutes to Tackle the Male Suicide Crisis – 28 November, 6.30pm-8pm - FREE

In addition to The Football Mental Health Alliance, Cheshire FA is proud to work with Tough to Talk, to address the critical issue of men’s mental health and suicide in England.

Please click here to learn more about the partnership, or visit www.toughtotalk.com to learn more about Tough to Talk.

Additional support is also available courtesy of the amazing team at Kooth.

Kooth provides a community for people to speak openly about their mental health, in additional to signposting to support available and access to podcasts and more. 

Click here to visit their website.

Wellbeing of Women are also on hand to provide to support to all female members of our grassroots football community.

Wellbeing of Women, through research, education, and campaigns, support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of women. Click here to learn more.