In Pics: Sports stars who have struggled with mental health issues

Here we take a look at the famous sportspersons who battled mental health issues:

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to

Simone Biles completed one vault at the start of the women's team final before abruptly withdrawing, citing mental health concerns. She also withdrew from the all-around, the vault and uneven bar finals. Credit: Reuters Photo

The record-breaking 23-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps has often opened up about his mental health issues, saying he struggled after each Games in which he competed.

Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open 2021, saying she has suffered from

Barcelona's former midfield maestro Andres Iniesta opened up about his struggle with mental health in a TV documentary in 2020. Iniesta, who won two European Championship titles and the 2010 World Cup with Spain, said he was badly affected by the death of his friend Dani Jarque in 2009. Credit: Reuters Photo

Mixed martial arts star Rousey said she was hit depression in the aftermath of losing her undefeated record to Holly Holm in 2015, even considering suicide. Rousey retired from the sport after suffering a second straight UFC loss the following year.

The former England opening batsman has been open about his mental health issues since pulling out of the 2006-07 Ashes tour. Credit: DH Photo

American swimmer Amanda Beard opened-up about her battles with depression in her 2012 memoir ‘In The Water They Can’t See You Cry’. Credit: Instagram/amandaraybeard

Cricketer Andrew Flintoff was always a vital cog for England and has never shied away from talking about mental health and depression openly. Credit: Instagram/aflintoff11

Serena Williams revealed about postpartum mental health issues after the birth of her daughter Olympia in 2017. Credit: Reuters Photo

Australia's Glenn Maxwell also admitted to suffering from mental health and took a break from the cricket. Credit: Reuters Photo

Golfer Anisha Padukone had also suffered mental health issues and spoke about the challenges that mentally made her oversensitive. Credit: Instagram/anishapadukone