How a simple question while watching the World Cup with pals could prove a life-saver

A GP discovered that a casual conversation during a World Cup match can be a crucial moment for mental health support. With UK suicide rates hitting a 25-year high, research from CALM found that the shared experience of the World Cup can make it easier for people to open up about their struggles. This "World Cup Effect" suggests that collective events like sports tournaments can create safe spaces for discussing mental health, potentially saving lives by encouraging people to seek help when they might otherwise remain silent.