Former Republic of Ireland captain, Andy Townsend, highlights the need for open conversations about mental health, stating that 56% of people have experienced mental health issues in the past. He also mentions that 26% of individuals have not shared their struggles with anyone due to various reasons.
“It can be a tough business when you’re living your life very much in the public eye and results aren’t going well."Mental health issues should be talked through"with the ones we love,” according to former Republic of Ireland captain Andy Townsend .
“For me, I married at a young age and my wife has always been there for me so I had a support group around me - but there was nothing coming back from any club I played for.
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