Mental Health In Sports

Australia's Glenn Maxwell, Nic Maddinson return to cricket after taking hiatus over mental health issues

Australian cricketers Glenn Maxwell and Nic Maddinson on Saturday made a return to the game as they played for their club sides in Victorian premier cricket.

Glenn Maxwell has shone a much-needed light on an under-discussed issue in professional sport: Mental health

Depression and anxiety attacks are major concerns in professional sport but few choose to discuss them because of the stigma associated with mental health issues

Players’ mental health becoming major issue in cricket after three Australians rule themselves out of Pakistan series

A serious health concern is emerging in Australian cricket. The first Test of the home summer starts in Brisbane next week and Australia have three players out of the selection frame because of mental health reasons.

Ex-NBA player James Donaldson says staying away from mobile phones, social media could help athletes battle mental health issues

As someone who has battled suicidal thoughts, veteran basketball player James Donaldson knows a thing or two about depression faced by sports persons across the globe.