Health · Mental Health · 9 hrs ago
Milan defender Mario Gila says psychological support helped him through a crisis
Milan defender Mario Gila said he sought help from a psychologist during a very difficult period early in his career in Italy.
The Spanish player said the pressures came quickly when he was 21 and had little work experience.
Psychological support helped him change his perspective, so he began to see setbacks as steps forward.
He said he is now calmer and more forgiving of himself when he makes mistakes.
Gila says he now feels balanced and supported by his family, friends and work life.
He also said he learns by watching teammates, including Luka Modric, and how they handle situations.
His experience highlights the value of support during difficult times, which he said can happen throughout life.
Milan defender Mario Gila says psychological support helped him through a very difficult period early in his career in Italy.
He said he had hit rock bottom at age 21 and struggled to cope with the mental pressure.
Gila said changing his perspective helped him see negative experiences as steps forward.
He said he now feels calm and balanced, supported by family and friends.
He shared his experience in the second episode of Milan’s YouTube interview series, “The Chamber.”
- Who
- Mario Gila, a Milan defender.
- What
- He said psychological support helped him through a crisis early in his career.
- When
- Early in his career in Italy, when he was 21. The interview was published on November 14, 2026.
- Where
- Italy.
- Why
- He was going through a very difficult period and could not get through it on his own.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gila said he hit rock bottom at age 21 amid difficult mental pressures.
He sought help from a psychologist and began to view negative experiences as steps forward.
Gila said he feels balanced and serene, with support from family and friends.
- Age
- 21 when he faced the crisis
- Support
- Psychological support from a psychologist
- Interview series
- The Chamber
- Platform
- Milan’s official YouTube channel
- Published
- November 14, 2026
What people are saying
I asked a psychologist for help because I was going through a very difficult period and couldn’t get out of it.
At the beginning of my career in Italy, I hit rock bottom: I got through it thanks to psychological support.
If you change your perspective, everything changes.
You can’t stay stuck in a negative moment, you can’t, it’s not possible, life would lose its meaning.