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15/09/2025

"The lifetime risk of a cyclist suffering from depression is 27.8%"

This is a fascinating insight into the mental health impacts of pro cycling..

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/resilience-versus-risk-why-mental-health-issues-pose-pro-cycling-s-biggest-problem/ar-AA1LjkTw

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Cycling is scarred by riders who have suffered mental health issues, including Mark Cavendish and Tom Dumoulin. There’s evidence that over a quarter of professional riders battle with these issues during their career. Cyclingnews investigates the dark side of a sport that revels in suffering…

25/08/2025

Worrying must work because 90% of the things I worry about never happen.

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11/08/2025

"It's really important you look after your mental health" Chloe Kelly, England footballer speaking about the importance of her mental wellbeing.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/727340266604941

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08/08/2025

"Only now, after years of treatment and therapy, am I in a place where I can again ride competitively and begin to speak out about eating disorders in men."

An eye-opening article on disordered eating behaviours among male cyclists.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/eating-disorders-in-men

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An anorexia survivor speaks out about cycling's dangerous culture around food and weight

05/08/2025

"Our key message is to speak up and reach out for help early on. There is help out there. It needs to be spoken about more."

Graham Thorpe's daughter speaks about the charity mental health day coming up in his memory.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cnvmn61lg13o

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The life of former England batter Graham Thorpe will be celebrated during the fifth Test against India at The Oval.

01/08/2025

"I feel it's time to take a step back and finally put myself first" pro tennis player Ons Jabeur takes a break from the sport for her mental wellbeing

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/ons-jabeur-announces-break-from-tennis-to-focus-on-mental-and-physical-well-being/ar-AA1IOV5G

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Ons Jabeur announces a break from professional tennis to prioritise her mental and physical health. Her decision highlights the importance of self-care amid challenging times in elite sport.

31/07/2025

Live football will be made available on prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression.

Read about this excellent new trial using football matches to alleviate mental health problems

https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/national/25327813.gps-make-football-available-prescription-depression-sufferers/

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Doctors in Gloucestershire will offer free tickets to games for those with mild to moderate depression

29/07/2025

"3 out of 4 suicides in the UK are by men, and 1 in 5 men between 16 and 29 are reported to have had moderate to severe depressive symptoms"

Read why Chris Hall is completing a charity ride around Britain.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/suicide-is-the-biggest-global-killer-of-men-thats-why-im-doing-this-meet-the-cyclist-riding-britains-coastline-to-get-men-on-their-bikes-and-talking

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Chris Hall is riding around Great Britain unsupported to raise money for Movember

28/07/2025

‘It was an extreme low, the lowest point of my career, it takes a toll on your mental health, and there’s only so much you can take"

Jordan brown, pro snooker player speaking about his mental wellbeing at a challenging time of his career

https://metro.co.uk/2025/07/17/jordan-brown-hit-extreme-low-considered-quitting-snooker-making-vital-decision-23684946/

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'It takes a toll on your mental health, and there's only so much you can take.'

23/07/2025

Darts pro James Wade "The last thing you want is someone ending their life because they're having a bad day with their illness."

Here he speaks about his mental health disorder

https://dartsnews.com/pdc/it-makes-you-hate-everything-james-wade-opens-up-about-daily-bipolar-disorder-battle-in-top-level-sport

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James Wade is not only one of the most consistent darters of his generation, he is also one of the few top athletes who has been open about his mental health for years. Since his diagnosis with bipola...

22/07/2025

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21/07/2025

International Rugby players transforming mental health in construction industry...

"We’re also passionate about changing the story around mental health, which is close to our hearts and central to our mission.”

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ex-rugby-duo-reshape-building-044200399.html

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A year on from launching their construction firm, two former rugby players are changing the game by blending skilled building work with a bold mental health message