Remembering Paddy Pimblett's powerful speech on World Mental Health Day

In honor of World Mental Health Day, we take a look back at Paddy Pimblett‘s bold and powerful speech discussing the difficulties of dealing with mental health.

Mental health is often a silent killer and is something that can be incredibly hard to decipher. It is a problem that should be taken very seriously in order to help prevent any tragic fallout for those struggling with their mental well-being.

Using his platform to support the cause, Paddy Pimblett opened up on his prior struggles with mental health and what helped him overcome it.

“I used to take everything for granted,” Pimblett said. “As you do when you’re a kid. You take everything for granted and don’t think about your future.”

“After I lost the lightweight title fight in Cage Warriors, I hit a deep depression and realized what I needed to do with myself.”

“I had crazy thought going through my head. I had bad mental health issues for a good couple of months. And then it took realizing who my real mates were, getting my close friends back close, I mean, keeping the missus close, obviously. Everyone in here, my family.”

“Realize what you’ve got… I’ve got this opportunity in front of me and I’m throwing it away, going out partying all the time when I’m fighting… I had a mad realization and just switched on.”

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This isn’t the first time Paddy Pimblett has urged those who struggle with mental health issues to seek help.

Following his submission win over Jordan Leavitt, the Brit used his post-fight octagon interview to speak on something close to his heart.

Ahead of his Leavitt clash, one of his friends committed suicide, and that clearly took a toll on Pimblett.

If you or anybody you know are struggling with mental health problems, it is important to seek help. Do not suffer in silence.