This year’s Inside Matters campaign introduces Together Against Suicide, a powerful new initiative aimed at supporting fans affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Developed in partnership with suicide prevention charity Samaritans, the initiative is backed by all 20 Premier League clubs and aims to raise awareness of the resources available to those in need. Samaritans offers free, 24/7 emotional support across the UK.
The campaign is driven by heightening statistics: someone in the UK dies by suicide every 90 minutes, and one in four people have experienced suicidal thoughts.
To further the cause, the Premier League has created an online hub which includes information on signs and symptoms to look for if you are concerned about how someone is feeling. The hub offers support and referral information to both domestic and international services.
Additionally, the League is funding club subscriptions to R;pple, a digital tool that discreetly intercepts harmful online searches and signposts users to free, 24/7 mental health support.
Visit premierleague.com/togetheragainstsuicide for more information.
SUPPORT IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Newcastle United Foundation continues to champion mental health in the North East through Be A Game Changer, a campaign encouraging the community to speak openly while providing access to practical support.
Over 10,000 people of all ages have already benefited from Be A Game Changer’s wide-ranging physical and mental wellbeing programmes. These include:
12th Man & 12th Woman
Foundation lifestyle programmes empower individuals to improve their physical health, lose weight, and boost their mental wellbeing through community support and activities.
Wellbeing Workshops & Health Checks
Delivered across workplaces and community settings, Foundation staff provide wellbeing advice and perform health checks to promote everyday mental wellness.
Walking Football
Free, friendly Walking Football sessions inspire footballers of all abilities to enjoy spending time on the pitch socialising with friends, old and new, in a safe environment. Participants enjoy the social and physical benefits of the game - with 88% reporting reduced feelings of isolation.
To learn more about the Foundation’s mental health initiatives, visit the Be A Game Changer campaign page.
