Third Age: John Murray gives some air time to depression

Radio presenter John Murray’s recent illness highlights a growing problem, says Rachel Borrill.

WHO could not fail to be moved by RTÉ Radio One presenter John Murray’s frank description, last week, of the depression that had blighted his life for the past six months.

“One day, I’m happily presenting this radio show and enjoying life. The next, I’m gripped by dread and anxiety, with the simplest task proving beyond me,’’ said Murray.