Norwich upload powerful video with fans highlighting mental health

Norwich City have taken to upload a powerful video highlighting mental health with fans left in tears at what they had just watched.

Norwich City FC wrote via their official Twitter account: “At times, it can be obvious when someone is struggling to cope, but sometimes the signs are harder to spot. Check in on those around you.

“Samaritans are always here to listen, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you’re going through a tough time, we encourage you to visit their website below or call their helpline. 💻 https://samaritans.org”

It is around two minutes and 30 seconds long, but this really needs to be watched in full fir it to get your full attention at just how important this message is that the Championship outfit are trying to put across on World Mental Health Day.

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans pic.twitter.com/ZC50AH5thl

— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) October 10, 2023

It comes a year after Norwich City and Stephen Fry came together to send another powerful message in a video leaving fans with goosebumps with some shedding a tear.

The Championship club say they’re proud to use their platform for good to highlight the worrying rates of suicide and to find help if they need assistance.

They used the much-anticipated kit reveal to drive maximum awareness of this campaign and to reach as many of their fans as possible.

Norwich add that “In one year alone, 518 people in East Anglia took their own life and data shows that the average age of our season ticket holders (49) is in the bracket of people most at risk.

“With help from Norfolk and Waveney Mind, the club learned how the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising cost of living are causing more concerns.

“Norfolk and Waveney Mind have been instrumental in helping deliver this campaign. Their work in the local area continues to help so many. The charity offers mental health and wellbeing support to those in need.”

The 2 minute 30 second clip published on the club’s Twitter on Tuesday morning is a must watch and listen.

An important message from @stephenfry…#NCFC pic.twitter.com/Kg4jmC2Q5u

— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) June 28, 2022

Sonja Chilvers, chief operating officer at Norfolk and Waveney Mind, said: “Each year the demand for our services increases as more and more people seek support for their mental health. As Norfolk and Waveney’s leading mental health charity, we support thousands of local people every year through our wide range of services and support programmes.

“Our aim is to ensure that no one has to face poor mental health alone and thanks to campaigns like this, we can reach more people, encouraging them to talk about how they feel and come forward and ask for help.

“When you’re managing a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information and support is vital. From prevention support to crisis support, wherever you are on your mental health journey, we are here for you.”

Twitter users gave their reaction as Norwich upload a powerful video with fans highlighting mental health…

@SimDun1: Absolutely amazing video and it’s true how many of us feel so low and suffering in silents, but putting that brave face on day to day. Please everyone take note of this video.

@Victoria1867: this is absolutely stunning. i’m sure i’m not the only one who thought you were portraying the stereotype until the end. wow. powerful x

@bootlace1960: Wow, bought tears to my eyes.😥 This is a real powerful, yet very strong message. This is so true

@JakubKrupa: Extremely powerful. Well done @NorwichCityFC.

@DanClough87: Incredible. Well done Norwich.

@jm_bell95: This is emotional and powerful. Fantastic video but such a key point with the story. No one is ever alone. It’s okay to not be ok. #YouAreNotAlone

@bobbi_walker: Wow. Well done Norwich City for this. I struggle massively from depression and anxiety. This really hits home. Thank you ❤️⚽️❤️⚽️

@claretbubbles: Absolutely beautiful and extremely powerful 💛💚

@RobertsLeftPeg: Made me a bit emotional that, powerful stuff. 💪❤️

@lizziesmith07: Wow.. such a powerful video. Look out for each other…. always

@AdamCarter92: Fucking hell this got me. I know I’ve said it to a few people but if anyone ever needs to chat I promise I’m not always a cunt ❤️

@BurneyMcr1: Poignant video that. Life affects everyone. I had a great time in Munich at weekend but I’ve been a carer for my wife for 18 months, my grandad too & not really been able to work as much. Had family issues for years which broke me & lead me to a therapist. You never know ❤️ Talk

@_Will_Mulhall: Powerful. Moving. Accurate. The people closest to you maybe struggling and you wouldn’t even know. It’s so important to talk. Nobody should ever feel like they are alone. So text a friend, talk, do your bit for those around you. #WorldMentalHealthDay #YouAreNotAlone

@J2arlow: This is heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. You never know what’s going on in people’s lives, usually those who are the loudest are the loneliest 💛💚