Former Roscommon football player Ciaran Murtagh on Movember initiative
Summary
Former Roscommon footballer Ciarán Murtagh joins Keira Kelly to discuss the Movember "Ahead of the Game" initiative, which partners with the GAA to promote mental health awareness among young athletes. Murtagh shares his personal journey seeking training after a difficult conversation with a friend and highlights the program's interactive workshops for players and parents. He emphasizes that young people are increasingly open to discussing emotional well-being, and he encourages clubs to utilize the free resources to normalize these vital conversations.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Movember and GAA partnership
Ciarán Murtagh's personal motivation for joining
The importance of asking about suicide
Evolution of mental health support in GAA
Details on the 'Ahead of the Game' workshops
Young people's openness to mental health talks
Impact of guest's status and dual role
How clubs can participate and closing remarks
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