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Support on the Sidelines: How Football Can Save Lives

How did broadcaster Roman Kemp join forces with the Premier League to support suicide prevention? Motivated by personal experience, two influential documentaries, and the reality that men account for three quarters of all reported suicides, Roman partnered with Samaritans and the Premier League to launch Together Against Suicide. The initiative creates safe, stigma free spaces for fans to access mental health support on match days. This panel explores its impact across football communities, what the sport has learned, and the work still needed to ensure players, staff, and supporters receive meaningful support on and off the pitch.