David Warriner: Depression in sport
20 Jan, 12 | by BMJ Group
Ex-England and Lancashire cricketer Andrew “Freddy” Flintoff presented a candid and insightful documentary on depression and professional sport, titled “The hidden side of sport,” which was shown on BBC One on 11 January. He met with other famous sportsmen, all of who had been affected by depression; such as former professional footballer, now turned Hollywood hardman, Vinny Jones, ex-world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, and snooker player Graeme Dott, to discuss the mental health issues blighting professional sport. more…
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