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02Jun

Naomi Osaka, Mental Health and the Inner Game

Ajay Khandelwal

celebrity, depression, society, sport

Therapists

Grand Slam 2018 champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open this week, citing mental health issues. Psychotherapist Dr Ajay Khandelwal explores how success, guilt, pressure and depression might interplay.
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11Feb

Why Living An Ordinary Life is Victoria Pendleton's Real Challenge

Ajay Khandelwal

sport, suicide

Therapists

Elite sports stars like Victoria Pendleton are always looking for the next challenge. But, writes therapist Ajay Khandelwal, this can lead to depression and serious mental illness
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26Oct

Tyson Fury Opens Up About Struggles With Depression

Alice McGurran

addiction, depression, sport

Mind

2015 heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has spoken about his battle with depression and substance abuse, which overwhelmed him after personal success
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08Oct

The Mental Health Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

Vic Leeson

depression, exercise, health, nature, sport, wellbeing

Therapists

The physical and mental health benefits of cold water swimming are just starting to be appreciated – and it's such fun posts Vic Leeson
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21Aug

Michael Phelps On How Therapy Changed His Life

Welldoing

depression, experienceoftherapy, sport, therapy

Mind

Olympian Michael Phelps has spoken up about his experience of depression, and the life-changing benefits of therapy
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06Jul

Domestic Violence Spikes During World Cup

Alice McGurran

abuse, domesticviolence, relationships, society, sport

Relationships

The World Cup sees huge increases reports of domestic violence, whether or not England lose. What are the warning signs of domestic abuse, and where can you find support?
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04May

Aaron Lennon and the Fight for Mental Health

Alice McGurran

anxiety, depression, men, society, sport, stress

Mind

Footballer Aaron Lennon is currently being treated for a stress-related condition. Growing numbers of footballers are seeking support for anxiety, depression and stress. We explore why
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24Nov

Football Opens Up About Child Sex Abuse

Alice McGurran

abuse, CSA, society, sport

Mind

Following the revelations by footballer Andy Woodward about his abuse as a teen by paedophile coach Barry Bennell, therapists explain the long-term effects of child sex abuse
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22Oct

Why Do People Take Extreme Risks?

Emma Barrett

exercise, psychology, self, sport

Mind

Emma Barrett asks why people take extreme risks and discovers it isn't just about reckless thrill-seeking; indeed it is about focus, precision and expertise.
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11Jul

I'm a Female TV Sports Addict

Anne Wilson

sport, TV

Soul

Do you realise the pressure I’ve been under this summer? Not because of my job, or an unusual number of family celebrations. Instead, it’s the pressure of watching every World Cup game, the tennis, the Tour de France and keeping an eye on the Premiership transfer market, whilst still maintaining a semblance of normal family life. I love watching sport; I was brought up on it. It was a family thing - tennis and athletics for mum, footie for dad. I remember the delicious ritual of closing the curtains to keep out the summer sun while we watched the Olympics,...
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