Wasps on Mental Health & Will Wilson

[Neils]

Articles by Bobby Bridge -

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-rugby-mental-health-17822570

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/will-wilson-wasps-mental-health-17817359

[Jac A]

Thanks for this Neils.

I thought this was a really powerful article from Will Wilson, who seems to be not only articulate but a very decent bloke too. It would be wrong to say I enjoyed reading it but it's one of the best and most considered personal pieces on the topic of mental health I have seen.

On a personal level, it is an experience I can empathise with and the feeling of almost guilt at having depression when your life seems so 'perfect' in comparison to the sufferings of so many others really struck home.

The very best of luck to Will who has looked good whenever I have seen him.

[Bloke in North Dorset]

There's been a big push around mental health from veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan because of the high incidence in their community. A recent theme was Strong Not Silent to encourage people to talk and seek help.

Its good that the rest of society is moving in that direction and Will is to be commended for his openness, hopefully it will encourage others not to suffer in silence.

[mike909]

That was a hard read from Will. Brings back a few memories I'd prefer to ignore, but shouldn't have.....what struck home was the guilt of feeling depressed when from the outside, everything looks fine. I can relate to that.

I hope it helps people to seek help.