British Olympian Colin Jackson and former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle discussed anorexia and suicide at a special event staged to explore race, identity and mental health for Black History Month.
Jackson, a former 110 metres hurdles world champion and world record holder, told an audience at Sussex University about the struggles with anorexia he faced during his glittering career.
"Sport has many positives for mental health but I found out to my detriment that there is a tipping point," Jackson said. "I was surviving on just 700 calories, while in full-time training, because I was convinced I was fat."
He explained that it was only thanks to self-awareness about his state of mind and a support network of friends that he was able to climb out of a dark phase in his life......
...moreBethany`s Notes: Men talking and expressing their real experiences regarding mental health and the toll it has taken on their lives. We need more men to step up and talk about their experiences.
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