Lee Hendrie On The One Show.

[The Laughing Policeman]

Right now.
That was a hard watch to see him talking about his depression and attempted suicides.

[four fornicholl]

Missed it but will be on the i player shortly, a top player when all's said and done.

[The Laughing Policeman]

And fair play to him and his Mrs. for being so open about a subject most of us just can't begin to understand.
Good on you Lee, and never forget you'll always be one of us.

[West Derby Villan]

Very moving, wishing you a happier future Lee

[Zouch Villa]

Just ten minutes before I'd watched a clip shared by Villa showing the Villa goals vs Chelsea back in 2004 and watching Hendrie's goal I was thinking about how much I enjoyed watching the Villa back then.

Then moments later walked into the front room to see Lee and his wife talking candidly about his depression and how it almost destroyed him and his family. Very brave of them to talk so openly, made me feel incredibly emotional and reflective about my own experiences.

[The Laughing Policeman]

Now on iPlayer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08lm696/the-one-show-12042017  Starts at 14:40.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Just watched it on iplayer - not easy for Lee or his wife to do that, but hopefully speaking out is helpful to them as well as to others.

Attitudes to mental health are changing - not as fast as they could - but heading in the right direction. As the other contributor said, it starts with dropping phrases like 'man up' and the sentiment behind them.

Best wishes for the future Lee. I played in a charity game at Villa Park a couple of years ago and he was the ex-pro on our side. Obviously most at ease when playing, but before and after he had time for everyone - at a time when who knows what he was going through.

[CT]

Very brave of them to talk so openly, made me feel incredibly emotional and reflective about my own experiences.

Exactly the same here mate.

[darren woolley]

I'm glad he's got his life sorted it's a terrible illness depression I always liked him as a player for us.

[Hookeysmith]

I think the thing about this disease is that every story you hear if you are or have been a sufferer you can relate to almost everything that is said.

The "Man up"  I used myself with others until I had it and then its almost offensive as you start to feel that you are not "A man" almost. Being a man and conforming to the stereotype is a huge part of this.

Anyone who speaks about the whole issue or even just personal impacts are very brave and I really hope it continues

[maigrait]

Just watched it, glad he's starting to turn things around. Shows you how fragile things are when a couple of things fall off the rails.

As has been said, he'll always be one of us.

Good mental health everyone.

[Malandro]

That was upsetting to watch.

Another example of judging a book by the cover. I wish him well.

[Mister E]

Great bit of footage and it's impressive that they have pulled it all around.
Maybe he was never destined for the money and fame bit ... and he's better for it, perhaps.

[Ian.]

I always like Lee Hendrie and was gutted he lost his way with us when he did. I never imagined what he was going through. Glad he's come through this and that he's doing well again.

[Diablo]

I'm glad to see Lee Hendrie giving interviews and giving his opinion on John Terry but for me the real burning question is what in God's name is going on with his hair?