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Tackling the Mental Health Stigma in Youth Football took place in Trikala, Greece on November 25th – 26th. A truly 2-day productive meeting, in Trikala! The 2nd TPM of TEAM Project: Tackling the Mental Health Stigma in Youth Football took place in Trikala, Greece on November 25th – 26th. Partners from Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal gathered together to discuss vital aspects of the project. During the meeting, the consortium of the project reviewed and evaluated all

“Mental Health in Youth Football: A Systemic Review of Risk and Protective Factors” co-authored by Praisan, G., Scaramuzza, C., Raimo, M., Bertollo, M., Yiapanas, G.This study reviewed research from 2015–2025 which maps the key risk and protective factors influencing young athletes' well-being, generated significant interest and sparked a vibrant discussion with the international audience. The positive engagement highlights the critical importance of this work for coaches,

A new study* reveals what young players really face — and what can be done to support them. A recent systematic review highlights an often-overlooked truth: footballers aged 12–19 are increasingly struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, and disordered eating — challenges that extend far beyond the game. The numbers tell the story: Up to 40% of youth players show mental health symptoms, especially girls and elder youth players during key transitions (e.g., moving to seni

We are excited to launch the first newsletter of the TEAM (Tackling the Mental Health Stigma in Youth Football) project! This initiative, co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Sport programme, aims to tackle one of the most overlooked challenges in youth sports: the stigma surrounding mental health. Over the next 30 months, TEAM will work to create safer, more inclusive, and mentally healthy environments across youth football in Europe. Meet the Partners The TE

Chieti, Italy | 21–22 January 2025 Transnational Partner Meeting The TEAM project— Tackling the Mental Health Stigma in Youth Football —officially kicked off with an energizing and collaborative two-day meeting held at the Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti – Pescara in Chieti, Italy. Partners from Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Italy came together to launch this important Erasmus+ Sport initiative, aimed at addressing mental health challenges and stigma with