State of Mind returns this season with a family theme, and a reminder that rugby league creates opportunities for people to engage with others who share a common interest.

Rugby league is playing its part in raising awareness, providing information and advice and signposting, tackling stigma associated with mental health problems and reaching groups who may not normally access usual health service/support.

Fans and amateur players can learn lessons from sportsmen and women and coaches about handling pressures coping with setbacks/adversity and motivation of self and others.

One of the 10 ways to look after your mental health is to keep in touch - attending games, be it at grass roots or Super League level, gives people the opportunity to mix and be around friends and family, away from whatever's going on inside their head.

One of the key components of your support network is the theme for this year's State of Mind round - family.

Watch the State of Mind Family trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHLGfX1B0ok

Fans are being encouraged to share the video and their experiences using the hashtag, #SOMFamily.

Be sure to approach State of Mind volunteers at games across Super League Round 25.

Rhino launch State of Mind Super League ball

Official Super League ball providers Rhino Rugby have released a limited edition State of Mind ball for this weekend's themed Super League round.

The ball features the State of Mind logo and its "What's yours?" message, as well as a date stamp.

Clubs have been breaking them in over the past few weeks, and they will be used in all seven Super League games across the weekend August 28-31.

A number of the balls will be raffled following the round to raise money for the State of Mind charity, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues, tackle stigma and signpost support to rugby league players and communities.

Rhino Rugby League Managing Director Tony Colquitt said: "We are delighted to assist State of Mind and help raise awareness of their fantastic work.

"Rugby league should be proud of a great cause, and hopefully lots of money will be raised from auctioning the balls."