James Hundertmark1. 1. Western Mental Health, Woodville South, SA, Australia. james.hundertmark@nwahs.sa.gov.au
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to examine cricket history in order to illustrate some of the mental health issues present in Australia through the years. CONCLUSIONS: Mood disorders, suicide, and drug and alcohol issues are among problems that have beset top level cricketers. A range of factors have contributed to the psychiatric problems that cricketers have encountered. Educating players may be a beneficial preventative strategy.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to examine cricket history in order to illustrate some of the mental health issues present in Australia through the years. CONCLUSIONS:Mood disorders, suicide, and drug and alcohol issues are among problems that have beset top level cricketers. A range of factors have contributed to the psychiatric problems that cricketers have encountered. Educating players may be a beneficial preventative strategy.
Authors: Garrett Scott Bullock; Nirmala K Panagodage-Perera; Andrew Murray; Nigel K Arden; Stephanie R Filbay Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2019-11-10 Impact factor: 2.692