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"I Am": Robin Uthappa on finding himself, and cricket's mental-health crisis

ESPNcricinfo Stump Mic Podcast

English - September 14, 2022 12:56 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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He's won a World Cup, he's won multiple IPLs, but perhaps more importantly he has hit rock bottom and found a way back. And he is courageous enough to speak about it, which should be an inspiration for those suffering in silence. Sidharth Monga speaks to Robin Uthappa as he opens up on his struggles with mental health and what cricket can do better to look after the mental well-being of its practitioners

Trigger warning: Suicide and suicide ideation is discussed on the podcast

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, we urge you to seek help and know it is preventable. As a first step, please call one of the helpline numbers listed here (https://www.spif.in/i-am-feeling-suicidal/) or contact a mental health professional

He's won a World Cup, he's won multiple IPLs, but perhaps more importantly he has hit rock bottom and found a way back. And he is courageous enough to speak about it, which should be an inspiration for those suffering in silence. Sidharth Monga speaks to Robin Uthappa as he opens up on his struggles with mental health and what cricket can do better to look after the mental well-being of its practitioners


Trigger warning: Suicide and suicide ideation is discussed on the podcast


If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, we urge you to seek help and know it is preventable. As a first step, please call one of the helpline numbers listed here (https://www.spif.in/i-am-feeling-suicidal/) or contact a mental health professional