Rugby Players Ireland and Zurich launched the 'Tackle Your Feelings' App earlier this year, encouraging people to take a proactive approach to their mental well-being.
This week, Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney, has called on the people of Ireland to adopt a more proactive approach to mental wellbeing as part of the ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ campaign.
He said: “I’m delighted to be backing this initiative. I am one of a number of Irish players who have backed the ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ App by being part of it and I really rate how the App allows users to check in with how they are feeling and most importantly gives really useful resources to maintain their mental well-being.
“As a professional rugby player mental wellbeing is critical on and off the pitch, but it isn’t just something professional athletes need to take care of, we all need to take note of how we are doing and find little ways to help us be proactive.”
The ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ App encourages users to prioritise their mental wellbeing in the same way as their nutrition and taking exercise, instead of waiting for a problem to manifest before taking action. Users are guided through an engaging ‘Training Camp’ programme, which will help to develop their self-awareness while offering a chance to try out different strategies to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
The tools and techniques featured in the App specifically help users to improve their Optimism, Resilience, Confidence, Satisfaction, Relaxation, Happiness and Relationships.
Speaking about the ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ App, Simon Keogh, CEO, Rugby Players Ireland, said: “The App is a vital part of our campaign which has seen many of Ireland’s most well-known rugby players talk openly about their own mental wellbeing to inspire a more open dialogue and break down stigma.
“Professional athletes don’t wait until their performance drops to work on their mental game and by incorporating a combination of mental wellbeing and sports psychology strategies we believe the App will enable people of all ages to be more proactive about their mental wellbeing.”
Ulster players Iain Henderson, Darren Cave, Craig Gilroy, Stuart McCloskey and Andrew Trimble have all previously spoken in support of the initiative.
This week, Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney, has called on the people of Ireland to adopt a more proactive approach to mental wellbeing as part of the ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ campaign.
He said: “I’m delighted to be backing this initiative. I am one of a number of Irish players who have backed the ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ App by being part of it and I really rate how the App allows users to check in with how they are feeling and most importantly gives really useful resources to maintain their mental well-being.
“As a professional rugby player mental wellbeing is critical on and off the pitch, but it isn’t just something professional athletes need to take care of, we all need to take note of how we are doing and find little ways to help us be proactive.”
The ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ App encourages users to prioritise their mental wellbeing in the same way as their nutrition and taking exercise, instead of waiting for a problem to manifest before taking action. Users are guided through an engaging ‘Training Camp’ programme, which will help to develop their self-awareness while offering a chance to try out different strategies to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
The tools and techniques featured in the App specifically help users to improve their Optimism, Resilience, Confidence, Satisfaction, Relaxation, Happiness and Relationships.
Speaking about the ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ App, Simon Keogh, CEO, Rugby Players Ireland, said: “The App is a vital part of our campaign which has seen many of Ireland’s most well-known rugby players talk openly about their own mental wellbeing to inspire a more open dialogue and break down stigma.
“Professional athletes don’t wait until their performance drops to work on their mental game and by incorporating a combination of mental wellbeing and sports psychology strategies we believe the App will enable people of all ages to be more proactive about their mental wellbeing.”
Ulster players Iain Henderson, Darren Cave, Craig Gilroy, Stuart McCloskey and Andrew Trimble have all previously spoken in support of the initiative.