Historic Mental Health Charity praises ‘heroic’ Lewis Hamilton for opening up on his mental health struggles
Lewis Hamilton received a lot of praises from Mind Charity following his opening up about the mental health struggles in the past.
Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)
Lewis Hamilton is the only black driver in the history of Formula 1 and continues to be the voice for the right against the wrong in the sport. The Briton has worked extensive hours to ensure equality and inclusivity in the pinnacle of motorsport. Hence, amidst the ongoing season, the 39-year-old also opened up regarding his mental health struggles in the past.
Lewis Hamilton faced a lot of bullying and racism during his junior karting days due to his skin color. The Briton revealed how he couldn’t even cry in front of his father during his childhood days. The seven-time world champion noted that he had some struggles with his mental health back when he was 20 years old. Additionally, he claimed that he had depression from a very early age.
When I was in my 20s, I had some really difficult phases. I mean, I’ve struggled with mental health through my life. [I’ve had] depression. From a very early age, when I was, like, 13. I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. The bullying. I had no one to talk to.
Lewis Hamilton told The Sunday Times
Following the bravery of Hamilton’s opening up about his mental health, Mind Charity thanked the Briton. The organization claimed that they were thankful to witness the Brit’s honesty about his experiences. Subsequently, Mind Charity noted that these instances reduced the stigma and helped many people open up as well.
Grateful to heroes like @LewisHamilton for being so honest about their experience of depression. It reduces the stigma, and helps so many people feel like they can open up about their own mental health. Always here for you Lewis
Mind Charity said on their X account, @MindCharity
Grateful to heroes like @LewisHamilton for being so honest about their experience of depression.
— Mind (@MindCharity) September 30, 2024
It reduces the stigma, and helps so many people feel like they can open up about their own mental health.
Always here for you Lewis 💙https://t.co/vbVBGxJyDB
Lewis Hamilton claimed that meditating was a ‘great way’ to calm down his mind
Lewis Hamilton tried multiple methods to overcome the depression and mental health battles. However, a particular method helped the Briton better than the rest of the self-help activities. The seven-time world champion recalled that waking up at 5 am and meditating before a run was a great way to calm down his mind.
I would struggle initially to calm my mind, But it’s a really great way of getting in touch with myself, my inner feelings, understanding what I can do.
Lewis Hamilton added
The people participating in racing, in Formula 1, are continuing to grow in terms of such important issues. Hamilton’s opening up would surely help others ease up and speak about their own issues. Hence, the coming few years of the sport look extremely positive, courtesy of such efforts from the Briton.
Aditya Pandya
(1091 Articles Published)