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PFA says number of players asking for mental health assistance on rise

A growing number of players are seeking help for mental health problems as awareness of the issue grows, according to the Professional Footballers' Association.

The subject has come into focus again after Everton winger Aaron Lennon was detained under the Mental Health Act amid concerns for his welfare in Salford on Sunday.

Lennon was taken to hospital to be assessed and is being treated for a stress-related illness.

Since 2012, the PFA has provided a dedicated service to help with its members' well-being, and the numbers taking advantage of that are on the rise.