Media playback is not supported on this device 'You have to talk' - West Ham Women captain Flaherty opens up about mental healthThe following story describes scenes which some readers may find distressing. West Ham United Women captain Gilly Flaherty has urged anybody struggling with their mental health to talk about it, after publicly revealing for the first time her attempt to take her own life 11 years ago. This weekend also marks the start of the Football Association's Heads Up campaign, which aims to normalise conversations about mental health. Gilly Flaherty was part of the Arsenal squad that won a quadruple in 2007 and were crowned European champions"I just couldn't cope. "They probably won't expect it from me of all people because I'm bubbly, I'm outgoing, I'm always smiling and always happy.

Source: BBC February 07, 2020 06:22 UTC