England footballer admits fight with depression

[Mark]

A very honest and open revelation from England striker Karen Carney - surely the more that depression and self harming are discussed the more help will eventually be made available?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/artic...ren-carney-ive-done-some-bad-things-to-myself

 

[GH0STP03T]

Just goes to show that depression doesn't discriminate, no matter who you are or what you earn. In the end this can only stand to strengthen the case for more funding and awareness of mental health issues.

 

[Admin]

I think a lot of celebs like to hide mental health issues from the public so there is no damage to their professional reputation. I applaud this footballer for being so honest and up front - things like this can only help.

 

[Jade]

Its very refreshing that this footballer has been upfront about her mental health issues. If more people in the public eye could talk about these kind of issues more openly it could help bring awareness and acceptance to depression and other mental health problems.