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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Jack Snape

‘Courageous’ Mary Fowler praised for revealing mental health struggles

Mary Fowler pictured while on duty for Manchester City
Matildas and Manchester City star Mary Fowler has revealed the extent of her mental health struggles, including self harm and suicidal thoughts. Photograph: Conor Molloy/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Mary Fowler for speaking up about her mental health challenges, after the Manchester City forward revealed the extent of her depression when she first moved to Europe.

The 22-year-old attacker is currently recovering from a serious knee injury and is expected back on the field in January ahead of the Asian Cup, but released a memoir this week detailing the extent of her experience with depression and self-harm.

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