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Head In The Game sees athletes across a variety of disciplines speak candidly about their mental wellbeing – from occasional periods of poor mental health to ongoing, sometimes debilitating, struggles with mental illness. They also share coping mechanisms and the support they’ve turned to during their lowest points.

How Footballer Eniola Aluko Pushed Past Her ‘Paralysing Fear Of Failure’

"I didn’t know how to enjoy it, because I was so stressed about what was going to happen or what could happen."
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Andrew Strauss: ‘I Try Not To Say I Have Bad Days. They’re Just Days I’m Remembering’

England cricket legend and father-of-two reflects on the lessons he’s learned since his wife's death.
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Marcus Trescothick Reflects On Cricket And Mental Illness, Two Constants In His Life

The former England and Somerset batsman talks candidly about the depression and anxiety that have been with him since childhood.
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How Jo Pavey Learned To 'Enjoy' The Journey And Not Get Beaten By Results

"I’m probably not in my prime," says the 46-year-old, sometimes dubbed the 'granny' of the track. But she's set her sights on the 2020 Olympics.
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Prince William: 'Imagine If We Talked About Mental Health As Much As We Talk About Football'

To mark the Heads Up Weekends, the Duke of Cambridge has written in every match-day programme across the football leagues.
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My LGBT Football Team Finally Lets Me Be Myself While Playing The Game I Love

Growing up a young gay black man, my mental health suffered because I felt the game I loved wouldn’t accept me. But now I’ve found a place to play as my authentic self, writes Jay Lemonius.
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Tennis Player Liam Broady Reveals Just How Lonely The Sport Can Be

The 26-year-old says losing can affect his self-worth and make him feel isolated with no one to talk to.
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Gymnast Becky Downie Won't Let Injuries Get In Her Way, Mentally Or Physically

After snapped elbow ligaments and a rolled ankle left her unable to compete for two years, Becky Downie could've given up – but she didn't. Here's how she got through the toughest times in her career.
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