The Scottish FA says"football can have a positive impact" as it launches its first-ever Mental Health Action Plan to tackle the stigma around the subject. The plan is released in conjunction with the Scottish FA's support for the Royal Foundation's Heads Up mental health campaign. We are pleased to launch our first ever Mental Health Action Plan. To make a difference across Scotland, the Scottish FA has created a new action plan which will allow the organisation to lead from the front and promote positive mental health across the game. Image: The SFA says it has a 'duty of care' within the game"We know 10 per cent of teenagers and 25% of adults will be living with a mental health condition each year and at the moment, one in three GP appointments is to do with mental health.

Source: Sky sports October 29, 2020 20:40 UTC