Catherine joins Prince William at suicide prevention campaign launch
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The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William at Everton's football ground in Liverpool to launch the On Your Side suicide prevention project. The initiative, supported by the Football Association, Premier League, and Team GB, aims to use sport to encourage people to seek help for mental health challenges. Prince William called on every sporting organisation to ask what more they can do.
Key Facts
- The On Your Side project is supported by the Football Association, Premier League, and Team GB.
- Suicide is the biggest cause of death for men under 50 in the UK.
- Sport stars Harry Kane, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Alan Shearer are backing the campaign.
- The launch took place at Everton's Hill Dickinson stadium in Liverpool.
The On Your Side Project
Prince William and Catherine launched the On Your Side project at Everton's football ground in Liverpool. The project aims to give people confidence to start difficult conversations about mental health with friends, relations, teammates, or colleagues. It is supported by the Football Association, Premier League, and Team GB. A film featuring England football captain Harry Kane and boxer Carl Frampton was made to highlight the importance of offering help.
Royal Appeal and Sport
Prince William said sport has the ability to reach people who may never walk through the door of a mental healthcare service. He called on every sporting organisation in the country to ask what more they can do. Alan Shearer, former England football star, said people do not have to be experts but can all be better at asking, listening, and helping someone find the right support. Royal sources said Catherine wanted to attend to highlight the difference that can be made when people feel able to talk openly.
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