Manchester United FC: launch of "Mental Health Awareness Month" with Harry Maguire as ambassador

Manchester United FC (Premier League) and its academy have launched launched "Mental Health Awareness Month" in order to "raise awareness and encourage conversation around mental health amongst its players and staff," announced the club on 02/03/2022.

The initiative "aims to highlight the important work that the academy does throughout the year in this area," said Manchester United, whose players and staff will "regularly wear the Mental Health Foundation's green ribbon throughout March.

"A range of activities will take place during March including sports psychology workshops, practical training sessions, roundtable discussions and branding at matches. Each week will focus on a different theme, adopting the 'five ways to wellbeing' recommended by Mind (mental health charity), with sessions being held on connecting, taking notice, being active, giving back and continuous learning," explained the club, which will share "resources and expertise" with FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) and SL Benfica (Liga Portugal Bwin).

"First-team players and club legends will address various age groups…