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Mental health: Slaven Bilic wants more support for players with mental health issues

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic wants more support for players facing mental health problems and says pressure in the game has never been so intense.

Everton winger Aaron Lennon is currently receiving treatment for a stress-related illness after being detained under the Mental Health Act.

"Players have always been under pressure from fans and media but now it is massive," said Bilic.

"With such a black and white media, one day you are king, the next a zero."

He added: "Everyone involved in football should do more, especially with young players. We are forgetting they are like kids with ability, but a bit more fame and money.