{"id":295790,"date":"2023-10-10T18:04:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=295790"},"modified":"2023-10-10T18:04:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:04:34","slug":"norwich-city-hailed-by-fans-after-mental-health-awareness-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/norwich-city-hailed-by-fans-after-mental-health-awareness-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Norwich City hailed by fans after mental health awareness video"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Norwich City hailed by fans for the &#8216;best bit of awareness&#8217; to mark World Mental Health Day&#8230; with the club posting a heart-wrenching video which has left social media users in tears<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Norwich City have posted a video to mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The video&#8217;s message has been hailed by players, celebrities and supporters\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Norwich also wore the Samaritans logo in their weekend clash with Coventry\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Roman Kemp has led the praise for Norwich City, after the club&#8217;s social media account posted a heart-wrenching video to mark World Mental Health Day.<\/p>\n<p>The video posted from the account of the Championship side left some watchers in tears, with one person writing that the ending &#8216;hits like a tonne of bricks&#8217;.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It shows two Norwich City fans attending a number of matches together, with one appearing to be quiet and reserved, with the other making a lot of noise and jumping around when his side scores.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The video then goes dark and has a message which reads: &#8216;At times, it can be obvious when someone is struggling to cope.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>It then shows the quiet supporter going to the game without his friend and laying a scarf over where they had been sitting, while getting a tap of support on the back from someone on the row behind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/14\/76381839-12614777-image-a-32_1696945620749.jpg\" height=\"322\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Norwich City have been hailed by supporters for their video to mark World Mental Health Day<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76381829-12614777-The_video_shows_the_fan_on_the_right_smiling_and_jumping_up_to_c-a-5_1696948716179.jpg\" height=\"322\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The video shows the fan on the right smiling and jumping up to celebrate while the other fan is more quiet and reserved<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76381833-12614777-The_video_then_shows_the_supporter_on_the_left_showing_up_to_a_m-a-6_1696948716181.jpg\" height=\"322\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The video then shows the supporter on the left showing up to a match alone without his friend\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The message then continues: &#8216;But sometimes, the signs are harder to spot. Check in on those around you #YouAreNotAlone. For immediate help: Call 999. Call 111 and select option 2. Or call Samaritans for free 24\/7 on 116 123.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Supporters have hailed the message from the club, with radio presenter Kemp writing: &#8216;<span>This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I&#8217;ve ever seen&#8230; watch until the end.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>He later added a further message which read: &#8216;This is so fantastic guys, honestly you&#8217;ve conveyed the truth so beautifully. Genuinely, thank you.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>HLTCO wrote on X, formerly Twitter: &#8216;<\/span>What a fantastic video and message this is from Norwich City. Check in on the people you care about.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>TV personality Thomas Skinner added: &#8216;This made me cry. Well done @NorwichCityFC for doing this powerful video.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Let&#8217;s all check on our pals around us. It can be tough to see who is struggling. Let&#8217;s be there for each other. Bosh.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>YouTuber Jaack also wrote: &#8216;Wow. Norwich City FC have created one of the most powerful adverts around mental health I think I\u2019ve ever seen. Watch this until the end. Hits like a tonne of bricks. Talk to someone.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76379825-12614777-image-a-7_1696948716182.jpg\" height=\"129\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76379823-12614777-image-a-8_1696948716182.jpg\" height=\"131\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76379819-12614777-image-a-9_1696948716183.jpg\" height=\"158\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76379817-12614777-image-a-10_1696948716184.jpg\" height=\"173\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema commented: &#8216;Wow. Take care of each other and yourself and talk to someone if needed. Watch this until the end.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Soccer Saturday host Simon Thomas shared the video with clapping emojis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>X user David Hindmarsh added: &#8216;Didn&#8217;t expect to be crying at any point today but here we are. Absolutely brilliant video. Just so relatable. Sometimes it&#8217;s the people who seem the happiest that are in the darkest holes. Check on your mates.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>@Mobyhaque1 said: &#8216;Incredible &amp; powerful. Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay friends. Take care of yourself &amp; check on others. Don&#8217;t suffer in silence. YOU matter.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76381397-12614777-Norwich_City_have_posted_an_emotional_video_to_mark_World_Mental-a-11_1696948716184.jpg\" height=\"406\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Norwich City have posted an emotional video to mark World Mental Health Day, while they wore the Samaritans logo instead of their traditional sponsor against Coventry<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76379821-12614777-image-a-12_1696948716185.jpg\" height=\"194\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76379815-12614777-image-a-13_1696948716185.jpg\" height=\"143\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76379811-12614777-image-a-14_1696948716186.jpg\" height=\"120\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76381423-12614777-image-a-15_1696948716187.jpg\" height=\"86\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/10\/15\/76381425-12614777-image-a-16_1696948716188.jpg\" height=\"176\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Former Charlton midfielder Matt Holland commented: &#8216;Excellent video with a powerful message. Don&#8217;t be afraid to open up and talk to someone.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>While an Everton fan account also posted: &#8216;This is incredible from Norwich. It&#8217;s one of my biggest fears losing a friend when I could have been there. Check in on your mates Blues.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to World Mental Health Day, Norwich wore the logo of suicide prevention charity Samaritans instead of their traditional shirt sponsor for their 1-1 draw with Coventry on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These player-worn and signed shirts will be available for auction from the week commencing October 23 and all proceeds will be donated to Samaritans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2017\/08\/02\/636x90_facebook_ad_sport.png\" width=\"636\" height=\"90\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12614777\/Norwich-City-hailed-fans-best-bit-awareness-mark-World-Mental-Health-Day-club-posting-heart-wrenching-video-left-social-media-users-tears.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norwich City hailed by fans for the &#8216;best bit of awareness&#8217; 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