TD reveals battle with depression to banish stigma

DEPRESSION should be something that is talked about as easily as the flu, according to Minister for Mental Health, John Moloney, who yesterday revealed he too suffered from a bout of the illness.

The junior minister is embarking on a nationwide campaign, with the help of a number of high-profile personalities, to “drive away the stigma” associated with mental health problems.

He said yesterday he would be “hypocritical” if he was hiding his own battle with depression “even if it was only for a short period” while encouraging others to talk about it.