Glasgow City have teamed up with Breathing Space
Scotland's most successful women's football team have partnered with a mental health organisation.
Glasgow City have joined up with Breathing Space, Scotland's mental health phoneline, to promote positive messages about mental health
The club have said mental wellbeing is a top priority for their manager, players and support staff.
The partnership will see City wear the Breathing Spaces logo on their kits and spread its message to the wider community.
Tony McLaren, Breathing Space national coordinator, said: "We need role models in Scottish sport like these top female athletes to get across the message that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
“You can't be the best without making time for your mental health. Simple things like reading a book, meeting friends or taking some time out for exercise and fresh air is so important for your overall health."
With five Glasgow City players returning from international duty with Scotland, having narrowly missed out on a quarter final place at the 2017 UEFA Women's Euro Finals, the talented team are keen to show their support and act as ambassadors for the service.
Manager Laura Montgomery said: “Mental health is everyone's business. Low mood, anxiety or depression can affect anyone in any walk of life. We need to continue to support those affected and let them know that help is available.
“Through our partnership with Breathing Space, players, staff and fans alike, have been encouraged to talk about their mental wellbeing and seek help for any issues that might be affecting them.”
Breathing Space is a national phoneline which handles more than 6,000 calls each month. The helpline is staffed by over 40 fully trained advisors who take calls relating to a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, loneliness, isolation, stress, anxiety and bereavement.
Many people suffering from low mood and depression feel particularly bad in the evenings; as a result the helpline is open from 6pm to 2am Monday to Thursday and 24 hours at the weekend (6pm on Friday to Monday 6am).
