The US President and his wife Jill “will welcome Jason Sudeikis and the cast of ‘Ted Lasso’ to the White House to discuss the importance of looking after everyone’s mental health to promote overall well-being“, according to a statement from the White House.
The series, broadcast by Apple TV+, explores the mental health of several characters by evoking issues such as harassment, anger, human relations and self-esteem or symptoms such as anxiety attacks.
Jason Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, a lost American football manager when he takes charge of a dysfunctional English football team after the divorce of its owners while he himself must face his own mental health difficulties.
“Ted Lasso has been an inspiration to the world with its universal themes addressing optimism, kindness and determination as well as the philosophy of ‘believing in it’ which is that of Lasso”noted Apple TV + in a press release quoted by the specialized site Deadline.
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On Sunday, Mr Biden tweeted a photo of himself in the Oval Office with a “BELIEVE” sign taped above the door, in reference to the coach’s mantra adopted by his team on the show.
Biden administration says it has increased resources for youth mental health and provided some $500 million to states to help them adopt assistive devices like 988 Suicide. Anyone struggling mentally or going through a suicidal crisis can get support by calling or texting 988 nationwide.
Series Ted Lasso notably won in 2022 and 2021 the Emmys for Best Comedy of the Year, Best Actor for John Sudeikis and Best Supporting Actor for Brett Goldstein.
After his award in 2021, Jason Sudeikis said the comedy was about family, guides and teachers, and teammates. “And I won’t be here without those three things in my life,” he added.