And in an emotionally raw interview ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week , which starts on Monday, he says: “It’s OK to be vulnerable. Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)He says: “When I was growing up it was normal to sweep the topic of mental health under the carpet. “Telling your kids, ‘I’ve been there, I feel sad ­sometimes’, can really help them. On the pitch, footballers are seen as masculine guys who don’t show our feelings or talk about mental health. At times, I’ve struggled with my own mental health.

Source: Express May 11, 2024 10:06 UTC