Somerset skipper Marcus Trescothick to help players hit by depression
Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick is at the forefront of a new drive to offer guidance to cricketers past and present on how to identify the warning signs of depression and addictive behaviour.
The Professional Cricketers' Association have launched a series of six online 'Mind Matters' tutorials, covering subjects including alcohol and drug abuse, gambling, plus anxiety and suicide, and offering advice to members on how and where to seek help.
The tutorials are mainly presented by Trescothick, who has suffered from depression and anxiety throughout his career.
Michael Yardy, who flew home from England's 2011 World Cup campaign due to depression, and Warwickshire wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose, another player to suffer depression, also present a section on the topic.
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Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff and ex-Essex and Northamptonshire bowler Darren Cousins, who attempted suicide in March 2011 following his retirement, have also made contributions to the initiative.
Somerset captain Trescothick said: "Thankfully mental well-being is increasingly taken more seriously and along with that comes a decreasing stigma for sufferers.
"Cricket is quite a unique sport to play, and as people we are a normal cross section of the population and as susceptible as anyone to encounter problems of any nature."
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