Paddy Pimblett: Number of men attending mental health club surges after UFC star’s speech on suicide

"The interview with Paddy Pimblett following his fight at the weekend can only have helped raise awareness on how important is for people to open up and talk if they're struggling with anything and a reminder once again that it's okay to talk."

Pimblett's raw, touching speech drew a huge response from the crowd, with the fighter backing away to be consoled by his team. As he left the fight arena, heading back-stage, Pimblett was openly crying, with fans applauding him and cheering him on. Mental health consultant Pete White said the UFC fighter's speech was a "brilliant example of pattern interrupt". https://www.instagram.com/p/CgXowVZjSV0/ Speaking to YEP, he explained: "People were expecting Paddy to give the usual post-fight victory speech, but he delivered an incredibly powerful and vulnerable message about mental health. "This, along with a professional fighter, someone we often view as 'tough' and not concerned with mental health concerns, made people sit up and listen. "We need more people doing this from all parts of society - vulnerability empowers." Related links:

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