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Wirral Football Therapy: Kicking Stigma, Boosting Men's Mental Health

1/20/2025

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In April 2024, Chris Guy and James Sheldon launched Wirral Football Therapy, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering men's mental health through the power of football. Offering free weekly sessions, it cultivates community, friendship, and candid conversations. Participants have experienced a boost in confidence and physical well-being, helping to shatter the stigma surrounding men's mental health in the Wirral, UK.

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Story summary

In April 2024, Chris Guy and James Sheldon launched Wirral Football Therapy, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering men's mental health through the power of football. Offering free weekly sessions, it cultivates community, friendship, and candid conversations. Participants have experienced a boost in confidence and physical well-being, helping to shatter the stigma surrounding men's mental health in the Wirral, UK.