Smashing Stigma: How Cricketers A...

Smashing Stigma: How Cricketers Are Redefining "Mental Toughness"

Beyond the Game: by Pratish Thakkar
S1 · E3
Jul 14, 2025
08:21

Episode notes

Elite cricketers battle significant mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Once hidden by stigma, stars like Ben Stokes, Jonathan Trott, and Sarah Taylor courageously spoke out. This pivotal shift normalizes help-seeking, reducing stigma. Unaddressed issues impact performance and careers, making proactive, comprehensive mental health support crucial for their well-being and longevity

Keywords

sports psychiatry
cricket
mental illness stigma