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From the BBC: ex-England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, his mental health battles - and where to 'Get Inspired' to get active!

22 March 2018

From the BBC, news that a new action plan from the government is being put in place to stop professional athletes 'reaching crisis point' with their mental health. Ex-England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland speaks about his battles with anxiety and depression in a powerful video. The page also includes details of what's proposed* and a link to the BBC's Get Inspired project with its database of sports facilitities nationwide.

*Run in partnership with UK Sport, Sport England, professional player associations, The Sport and Recreation Alliance and Mind.