Tackling The Tough Stuff: A Yorkshire Post report on mental health in rugby league

After years of the issue being neglected, Super League is hoping to start a better dialogue around mental health in sports. Here, six players share their struggles with depression, body image and sexuality.
Tackle the Tough Stuff - Wellbeing Round 
(Picture: SWpix.com)Tackle the Tough Stuff - Wellbeing Round 
(Picture: SWpix.com)
Tackle the Tough Stuff - Wellbeing Round (Picture: SWpix.com)

Under the banner of Tackle the Tough Stuff, the sport highlighted the most pressing issues in men’s mental health as games were played last weekend in a Wellbeing Round.

In doing so, several high-profile Super League players have shared their personal stories – from struggling with depression and anxiety to dealing with body image and sexuality.

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