According to Spanish media Relevo, LaLiga is taking players’ mental health seriously and will set up a 24-hour mental health service.
With the progress of the times, the psychological burdens that players used to be reluctant to mention are now being discussed openly. Now, Spanish football organizations are unprecedentedly providing psychological counseling services for players. Professional players have to face unpredictable factors such as injuries, relegation and promotion, and retirement on a daily basis. In addition, criticism off the field and the loss of significant loved ones are also pressures they need to deal with.
LaLiga President Jorge de la Vega stated: “Both physical and mental health are crucial, and the importance of the latter has only gradually been recognized by people in recent years. We have decided to develop related projects, and all clubs are very much in agreement about the importance of mental health in professional football.”
Currently, a multilingual team composed of over 600 psychological experts can provide support to LaLiga players 24/7.
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