The Angela Lee interview: MMA fighter on her late sister and her mental health initiative

In a recent article, MMA fighter Angela Lee recently opened up about her struggles with mental health, her attempt take her own life in 2017 and that her sister Victoria died by suicide last December. Read more at: https://str.sg/iqCT

In an emotional interview, the One Championship star talks to ST sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan about her sister and Fightstory, her mental health initiative dedicated to inspiring hope and building a community for those struggling with mental health.

“Victoria has always wanted to use her life to help others to do good. I know that one of the things she’s always wanted to do was to find something that she was good at, something that she loved, that would help others. And I know that’s what we’re doing with Fightstory.
“I know she would be proud.”

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MENTAL WELL-BEING
• Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
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• https://mindline.sg
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• https://limitless.sg/talk (for those aged 12 to 25)
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0:00 - What made you open up and what is Fightstory?
1:30 - How are you doing now?
2:12 - What helped you to open up ?
4:29 - Did you seek professional help?
6:00 - How were people's reaction to you opening up?
6:59 - What can the sport of MMA do to improve support for mental health?
8:33 - What stresses are there in the sport of MMA
10:07 - When will your fans see you in the ring again?
10:49 - What would Victoria think of Fightstory?
11:55 - What is your advice for fighters and athletes?

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