Mental Wellbeing &
Suicide Prevention
Through Cricket
OUR SESSIONS
We provide free sessions promoting positive mental health to leagues, clubs, players and coaches.
MEDIA & RESOURCES
Our videos, podcasts and the best mental health apps and training from the web.
HELP & SUPPORT
Where to get mental health support for you, your friends or loved ones.
Who We Are…
Opening Up Cricket was formed in response to the death of Sefton Park CC wicket keeper, Alex Miller, and a will to promote positive mental health in our sport.
Alex took his own life in December 2012, and in the year that followed his team mates supported the work of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) to pay tribute to him. This has continued but as the season following his passing came to a close, there was a thought to do something more lasting and further reaching…
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Spending Less & Living More
Lucy navigates through the unexpected benefits of lockdown
Following On- Mike’s Story
The latest instalment in our Following On series…
Small Circles
Jonathan on the approaches of Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo
Back From The Edge
Luke describes the experience of his treatment for alcohol addiction
The Silent Sanctuary
Richard expresses the impact county cricket has had on him
The Truth Of My Addiction
Patrick provides a frank insight to the reality of gambling addiction
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