Cambridge midfielder Ruth Fox tells us how football has helped in her battle with mental illness Cambridge midfielder Ruth Fox tells us how football has helped in her battle with mental illnessThere was an inspirational story on Sportswomen this week as we heard from 18-year-old footballer Ruth Fox. The Cambridge United midfielder spoke about her battle with mental health issues, and how she has used her experiences to help others suffering from depression. Ruth was first diagnosed with depression at the age of just 14. "When I play football, I become the person that I want to be in real life - I become a leader. "For 90 minutes a week, I can forget about everything that is going on in my head."

Source: Sky sports March 13, 2018 12:45 UTC