Bringing light to the darkness – how football helps Ben escape
By now, it’s well documented that men’s mental health is a huge issue affecting this country. In the UK, men aged 40-49 have higher suicide rates than any other group. Despite this, only 36% of NHS talking therapy referrals are for men, according to the Mental Health Foundation. Ben, from Sussex, knows all too well
AITC supports mental health for hundreds of men in last 12 months
In March 2022, Albion in the Community started delivering the More Than Football programme to men across Sussex. More Than Football was created in order to bring men together, and help support their mental health through the power of football. Men aged 30-50 meet up every week to have a friendly kick-about and a group