Andrew Flintoff: Mental problems should not be a stigma

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff hopes increased discussion of mental illness can stop it being labelled a "stigma"

Andrew Flintoff

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff hopes increased discussion of mental illness can stop it being labelled a "stigma".

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Flintoff opened up again on the subject on BBC Radio 5 Live as part of Mental Health Week. "I know it's a buzz-word at the minute and people say about 'breaking down the stigma' - I hear it all the time and for me it's a word that shouldn't be used," he said.

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