Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell said the stigma around mental health "needs to go" after speaking about the help he received during his injury absence.
The 26-year-old was ruled out of last year's World Cup with a hamstring injury sustained weeks before the tournament.
He said the time was "very challenging" but that he was helped by speaking about the psychological impacts.
"I've been talking to someone for a few years now," Chilwell said.
"I think the stigma around it is silly really, especially with men and men in football in particular.
"The way it has helped me, it can definitely help everyone.