If there can be a positive from the last 24 hours

[Lenny Rider]

That the serious illness of depression is re-evaluated.

 

[BensGrandad]

I think that the biggest culprits of saying " Its not an illness just get over it and sort yourself out" are people of my generation and age.

 

[Easy 10]

Did Speed have depression then ?

First I've heard.

 

[leigull]

I haven't seen anywhere that has confirmed Speed suffered depression, it just seems an "easy" reason for many to explain why he did what he did. But then if it does highlight depression as a serious illness anyway, then that can only be a good thing. Too many people still think along the lines of "he's got loads of money, a good job, what on earth has he got to be dpressed about?"

 

[Fungus]

Did Speed have depression then ?

First I've heard.

I think some people are jumping to conclusions, but the point is still valid - there is at least a discussion on here. If the same discussions are going on elsewhere in male-dominated areas, the irony is that this may save lives.