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.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology*
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Alcohol Drinking / prevention & control
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Australia / epidemiology
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Child
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Humans
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Illicit Drugs
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Mood Disorders / epidemiology*
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Mood Disorders / prevention & control
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Parent-Child Relations
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Psychology
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Social Support
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Sports / statistics & numerical data*
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Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology*
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Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control
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Suicide / statistics & numerical data*
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Suicide Prevention