Match Fit takes an in-depth look at mental health in football, from the Premier League down to five-a-side, in the hope of destigmatising this much-neglected topic, with candid contributions from the likes of Chris Kirkland, Paul Lambert and Marcus Bent. Subjects such as the issues facing footballers after retirement and the rise of social media are placed under the microscope, and we discover how being a football fan can benefit your mental health. Seasoned pros discuss the challenges they've faced in football, speaking openly about personal experiences most of us wouldn't associate with the glamour of the beautiful game. From a grassroots perspective, there are uplifting stories of how people have learnt to manage their mental health, with football as a key tool to help them get through their day-to-day lives. If the interviewees - involved in a sport that has traditionally lauded masculinity and the absence of so-called weakness - can open up about their mental health, then so can anyone.

About the Author

Johnnie Lowery is a keen football fan, following England and Sutton United home and away. His first book, Six Added Minutes, was written while he was at university and published in November 2019. Lowery has a keen interest in mental health based on his own experiences as a teenager, when he didn't understand why he was feeling down. Match Fit is inspired by a desire to ensure mental health does not remain a taboo subject in society.

Book Information
ISBN 9781801504683
Author Johnnie Lowery
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd