Grad Bites: Recovering from Depression – Matt’s Story
Student Matt Legg suffered an episode of depression, which forced him to defer his university studies for a year. Now fully recovered, he turned a very negative experience into an extremely positive one, setting up the F.C. Not Alone charity football tournament #PLAY4CALM, to raise money and awareness for mental health and the prevention of male suicide.
#PLAY4CALM tournament winners – Australia photosbycwk.com
In this video
Matt talks about his illness and recovery, including the coping mechanisms and resources that have helped him most.
If you need help, or know someone who does
Contact CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):
Confidential, anonymous helpline: 0800 58 58 58
Online, including webchat service: the CALMzone
CALM offer information, support and solidarity to people of all ages who are down and need help. They cover a whole host of issues including anxiety, alcohol and drugs, depression, eating disorders, financial stress, suicide etc.
The charity is targeted at men, but they will help anyone calling within the UK – no one is turned away.
See more from Matt
Grad Bites: F.C.Not Alone Campaign for Mental Health
Matt talks about his campaign, the charities it supports and how they have helped him & others
F.C. Not Alone has already raised over £10,000. If you would like to donate, please visit:
Just Giving Crowd Funding – Not Alone FC
Facebook: FCNotAlone
Instagram: @fcnotalone
Email: fcnotalone@gmail.com
Twitter: @FCNotAlone
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