Vitesse has launched a campaign to raise awareness for mental health, with Naoufal Bannis playing a key role in the initiative. According to VoetbalPrimeur, Bannis has spoken about his own struggles with mental health, stating that he has worked with a mental coach to help him cope with the pressures of being a professional footballer. Bannis believes that seeking help for mental health is not something to be ashamed of, and wants to encourage young players to speak out about their own struggles.
Bannis has spoken about the challenges he faced during his time in the youth academy at Feyenoord, where he felt a lot of pressure to perform. He has also spoken about the importance of seeking help and has credited his mental coach with helping him to manage his mental health. Bannis has also spoken to Gianni Zuiverloon and regularly visits Hans Kroon, a sports coach in Rotterdam.
The campaign is aimed at raising awareness about mental health and encouraging young players to speak out about their own struggles. Bannis is using his platform to promote the importance of seeking help and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.