‘I had a bit of a breakdown’: Cork comedian Tadhg Hickey opens up about mental health

Tadhg Hickey. Picture: Cathal Noonan
Cork comedian Tadhg Hickey has spoken candidly about his recent mental health struggles as he hopes his experience can help others in a similar situation.
Hickey, who is best known for his politically-charged viral videos, says he overworked before Christmas and ended up in bed after experiencing a “breakdown”. He says he considered lying about his absence from social media but instead wants to help others going through a similar experience.