Wolves offers fans mental health training

The club said the training was about fans looking out for each other [BBC]

Wolverhampton Wanderers is inviting fans to take part in a wellbeing and mental health training session at Molineux.

The club and its charity, the Wolves Foundation, will be hosting the session on Friday at 18:00 BST, giving supporters training on practical ways to support fellow fans.

Lisa Carter, head of safeguarding at the club, said: "We want to support fans in breaking the stigma around mental health, understand how to spot when someone might be struggling and learning simple, practical ways to support each other on match days.

"Small actions could change someone's day and maybe even save a life."

The training is being delivered jointly by the club's safeguarding team, the Wolves Foundation and their partners Samaritans, and will touch on the Premier League funded Together Against Suicide matchday support programme.

Carter said one of the key messages was the power of small talk.

She said: "At Wolves we're encouraging everyone to use the Black Country phrase, 'how am ya?'

"It sounds simple but that quick hello or check-in can make someone feel noticed, valued and less alone.

"You don't need to be a professional to make a difference, sometimes it's just noticing someone's a bit quieter than usual, saying hello or taking a moment to listen."

There are a limited number of spaces for this session available on a first come first served basis, with supporters able to sign up here.

Carter added: "We want to build as many fans' confidence up as possible so they can support their mates and help make Molineux, a place where everyone feels seen and heard."