The High Performance Podcast Roman Kemp: Football’s Role in the Fight for Men’s Mental Health (E372)
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Sep 29, 2025 Roman Kemp, a broadcaster and mental health advocate, dives deep into the fight against men's mental health stigma. He shares his own struggles with depression and the heartbreaking story of losing his best friend to suicide. Roman discusses his initiative, Together Against Suicide, which connects football clubs with local charities, creating safe spaces for men to talk. He emphasizes the importance of community support and practical tips for having tough conversations about mental health, urging everyone to break the silence and foster connections.
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Suicide Scale And The Power Of Talking
- Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 and one in four men experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.
- Saying those thoughts out loud to another person dramatically reduces the immediate risk of acting on them.
The Hidden Face Of Suicidal Distress
- Suicidal people often look fine and can be the last person you'd expect to be struggling.
- The outwardly happy, sociable person is frequently the one concealing deep pain.
Losing A Best Friend Changed Everything
- Roman describes losing his best friend Joe who seemed the strongest person and died by suicide without obvious warning.
- That loss underscored how vital it is to ask even the people you assume are fine if they're okay.