The former Leeds and Burnley defender has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post with the charity Mind ‘How are you?

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/10/clarke-carlisle-interview-former-footballer-gambling-depression-mental-health)

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