It's 10 years this week since German goalkeeper Robert Enke took his own life. The below article doesn't really need much added to it, it's a sobering read:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50377937
It's worth remembering that suicide is the biggest killer in men under 45 and over 75% of UK suicides are male. As a site with a predominantly male readership, although it goes without saying this applies to anyone, it's always worth pointing out that there is help out there and people willing to listen. Having problems with mental health is no more a sign of weakness than having a problem with your physical health.
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Thread: Robert Enke
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13-11-2019 11:45 AM #1
Robert Enke
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13-11-2019 12:01 PM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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13-11-2019 12:17 PM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Thanks for posting.
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13-11-2019 12:36 PM #6This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Absolutely concur that there is help for those who need it, never be afraid to reach out for it.
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13-11-2019 02:09 PM #7
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13-11-2019 02:29 PM #8
Well done PB. A friend of mine took his own life 6 years ago and it still hurts to think about it and probably always will.
It's important that we all continue to make every effort to normalise seeking help to improve our mental health.
Hibs Community Foundation run a mental health initiative called The Changing Room within the West Stand.
A podcast was posted on here recently and one of the contributors said he used the service and recommended it.
It didn't sound anything heavy just a place for Hibees to shoot the breeze about football and discuss their mental health whilst in an environment they love at Easter Road.
Incidentally the contributor on the podcast was very open about his mental health problems and came across as gutsy and ballsy rather than weak.
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13-11-2019 03:20 PM #10
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I'd highly recommend reading the book by Ronald Reng mentioned in the article for anyone that wants to learn more about his life and get a better understanding of depression. A really moving and eye opening read.
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13-11-2019 04:24 PM #12This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It's actually run by SamH and is funded by Movember. SamH have just applied for more funding so hopefully that gets approved as it's a really worthwhile course and can help you deal with mental health problems. They've also extended it and run a course at Tynecastle.
If anyone has any issues or just need to blow off some steam I'd highly recommend attending.
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