Former Cambridge United player Liam Hughes speaks out about his mental health struggles

• Video report by ITV Anglia's Stuart Leithes

Former Cambridge United footballer Liam Hughes has been speaking about his mental health problems.

Liam spent eight years as a midfielder at the club, but struggled with depression and became addicted to drugs and alcohol.

He says he twice tried to end his own life.

Liam was back in Cambridge to speak to students at the city's regional college about his struggles.

He now has his life back on track and still plays semi-professional football for Yorkshire club, Bradford Park Avenue.

The 27-year-old says that he is now focusing on how he can help others, by talking about his mental health journey.