New Love Island stars to will be offered a 'minimum of eight therapy sessions' and social media training under new ITV protocols.
The new series of the ITV2 dating show kicks off in a matter of weeks with a group of singletons looking to find love in the now famous villa.
ITV has now published its duty of care protocols for all contestants involved in the popular reality show.
It comes after The Jeremy Kyle Show was axed from ITV’s schedules in 2019 amid growing scrutiny of the duty of care that reality TV shows have to participants following the death of a contestant.
Love Island also faced criticism following the deaths of former contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis.
Among the processes detailed for all contributors on Love Island are "comprehensive psychological support", "detailed conversations on the impact of participation on the show" and a "proactive aftercare package", the broadcaster said.
The "minimum of eight therapy sessions" will be offered on their return home from appearing in the series and there will also be training on the impact of social media and "how to handle potential negativity", as well as training on financial management.
ITV has also detailed pre-filming and filming, as well as aftercare processes for contestants who are set to star in the upcoming seventh series.
Pre-filming stipulations include contestants “disclosing any medical history” that would be relevant to their time in the villa, as well as the "managing of expectations of the cast".
Aftercare procedures also include "proactive contact with Islanders for a period of 14 months after the series in which they have appeared has ended, with additional help provided where applicable".
Dr Paul Litchfield, who was appointed by ITV in 2018 when it launched a review of Love Island’s participant welfare processes, said: "Society’s appreciation of the importance of mental health and wellbeing has grown enormously in recent years and the pandemic has brought that into even sharper focus.
"Reducing the risk of harm, where possible, is an imperative but promoting good mental health is also necessary. ITV’s evolving commitment to these issues, backed up by tangible action, is an example to others in the industry and beyond."
ITV also published its duty of care protocols ahead of the fifth series in 2019 following Jeremy Kyle's axe.
Love Island 2021 begins on Monday June 29 with Laura Whitmore returning as host alongside narrator Iain Stirling.
