Sports groups team up to give depression the boot

As well as captaining League of Ireland club Bohemians, Owen Heary also coaches young players on giving depression the boot.

Owen, who trains the under-19 team, has been helping young players deal with problems at home and at school as well as on the pitch.

Yesterday, the Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland (PFAI) and the Irish Rugby Union Players’ Association announced their joint partnership with Lean on Me, the depression awareness campaign.