Paris Basketball Launches “Game Changer” initiative to Champion Youth Mental Health
PARIS – Paris Basketball unveiled “Game Changer,” a new initiative dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of young people, during a recent home game at the adidas Arena. The program signifies a long-term commitment from the club and its foundation to address the growing impact of screen use and online harassment on youth.
The launch event featured collaborations with associations Screenpeace and ChezPhiphi,alongside a powerful testimonial from basketball influencer New Little Giant,who shared their personal experiences with resilience. This initiative comes as concerns rise regarding the correlation between increased screen time and mental health challenges among young people, and aims to leverage the platform of professional sports to foster positive change. Paris Basketball’s foundation has now formalized this commitment by signing a Charter against online harassment in partnership with the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’automobile).
“Game Changer” builds on paris Basketball’s belief in the power of sport to positively influence personal and professional development. The club intends to focus future efforts on raising awareness about responsible screen use and its effects on young people’s mental health.
Fans can contribute to the “Game Changer” project by offering support through the HelloAsso platform: https://auth.helloasso.com/connexion. Further details about the initiative and the Charter against online harassment can be found on the Paris Basketball website: https://parisbasketball.com/2025/10/la-fondation-paris-basketball-et-la-fia-se-mobilisent-pour-la-sante-mentale/.
