ERASMUS+ - Tackling the mental health stigma in youth football

TEAM aims to conduct evidence-based research amongst youth football on the challenges and effects of mental health and the need for mental well-being. The project will identify and map the general mental health issues/symptoms in youth football, and track and understand the level of awareness and knowledge of youth football players and staff in recognising and responding to mental health issues/symptoms. TEAM will introduce a Handbook to raise awareness, provide insights, and introduce good practices to the youth football stakeholders, practitioners, and policymakers on how to recognize, respond, and tackle youth mental health stigma. It maps mental health issues, develops a handbook for stakeholders, and promotes best practices across UEFA’s 55 member states.