stuart1974
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 30, 2018 12:26:59 GMT
I saw this article over the weekend on the BBC, a timely reminder that the perils of depression can strike anyone anywhere. Speaking from some small experience it is debilitating at best and can lead to tragedies. Just because there are no obvious signs, it doesn't mean all is well. Please speak out if this resonates with anyone.
Mods - feel free to move to General Chat in due course but I felt it important to raise initially where the viewing is greatest.
Thanks.
The family of a devoted Nottingham Forest fan who took his own life have urged others to talk about their struggles with their mental health. Jonathan McCartney, 35, from Southwell, who died in October, had shown no signs of depression, according to his family. An article about Jonathan will be in the matchday programme when the Reds take on Bristol City later. Graham McCartney said his son's death "turned their lives upside down" and now wanted to prevent further suicides.
The 35-year-old had supported the club since 1992, wore his shirt wherever he travelled, and had a season ticket until 2010, when he moved to Bristol, the piece said. A passage in the article, which highlights Jonathan's Voice, a charity set up in his memory, said: "Jonathan would have been at the game today. He loved singing in the stands. He was Forest till he died, but he died too soon. "Let's make sure we do what we can to stop this tragic loss of life." Graham McCartney who said his son's death came "out of the blue" has urged other fans to read the article that he has worked on with the club. "The message is speak out about mental health, talk about your feelings, accept who you are and look after your state of mind."
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