We all know the importance of looking after our physical health and well being but just as important is mental health. From time to time we all struggle with issues and while this is usually a short term event, sometimes it can linger. This week, Cork hurler and brother of Donal Óg Cusack, Conor Cusack spoke out about his personal battle with depression, how it affected him and how he reached out and got the help getting back to full health again.
Conor posted a piece on his blog about his battle and also spoke to Miriam O’Callaghan on Primetime last night – take a look, inform yourself of the issues and the steps that can be taken to help should you or someone you know be in need of support.
Here it is in full
http://ccusack111.blogspot.ie/2013/10/depression-is-friend-not-my-enemy_28.html
and his appearance on primetime