Support Your Mates this World Cup
Showing up for a mate isn’t always easy. But you don’t have to do it alone. Our Conversation Coach can help you find the words.
Supporting your mates. It’s like supporting your team. Sticking with it in the good times and the bad. Making some noise when things go quiet. Turning up, again and again.
It’s what Patrick did for Kamil. But kicking off a conversation when you notice someone’s struggling? We know that can feel tough.
In fact, even though 72% of people say they would do anything to save a friend, only 1 in 6 currently have the confidence to ask a mate if they’re feeling suicidal, with over a third of people worrying that asking the question will make things worse.
That’s why we’re here to show that being there for a mate doesn’t mean doing it alone - our Conversation Coach can help you find the words.
It’s an interactive conversation guide created by mental health experts and it’s loaded with real life scenarios and practical support to help you show up for the people you care about.
The World Cup might just be the perfect time too…
Our research shows that nearly a third of fans find it easier to start difficult conversations with mates around mental health and suicide prevention during major tournaments.
The message is simple: 1 in 4 of us will have suicidal thoughts in our lifetimes, 4 in 4 of us can check in on our mates.
Kamil and Patrick are part of Minds United who do amazing things to improve the mental health of people through football. Massive shout out to them.
To support the campaign, ART OF has launched two bespoke tees. For each shirt sold, they’re donating £10 to CALM.
