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Vinnie Jones blasts 'addictive' tech for fuelling mental health struggles
The former Wimbledon midfielder says children need more time outdoors, while Ventus’s launch draw will donate 20% of profits to mental health charities.
- Former Wimbledon midfielder Vinnie, a Cup winner, partnered with Ventus to promote mental health awareness while warning that excessive screen use harms children's well-being.
- Growing up in Watford, Vinnie enjoyed an active country lifestyle playing football and spending time outdoors; he now fears children hooked on digital games miss the great outdoors.
- Vinnie insists "the outdoors means freedom," and personally goes "nuts" if stuck indoors for 20 minutes, preferring physical activity to screens with his grandchildren.
- Chris Wall, founder at Ventus, confirmed the partnership offers a trip to Croatia with £10,000 spending money, with 20 per cent of profits from each Entry donated through Work for Good.
- Supporting younger generations remains Vinnie's priority, as he emphasizes that People should feel comfortable discussing mental health because Life is difficult enough without avoiding these conversations.
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