Mind Games: Depression in Sport

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Duration: 45 minutes

Inside Sport tackles the taboo issue of mental illness, and explores the dark side of sporting fame and fortune. Marcus Trescothick, Kelly Holmes, Frank Bruno, Paul Gascoigne and Neil Lennon are just some of the big names who have been hit by depression in recent years.

Gabby Logan examines the stigma that still surrounds mental health issues, and asks whether we ask too much of our sporting heroes. Featuring Ashes winner Trescothick, former heavyweight champion Bruno, Celtic icon Lennon and All Black legend John Kirwan.

Credits

Presenter
Gabby Logan
Producer
Richard Hughes

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