Synopsis

The Mental Game is a multi-series observational documentary format that tells the raw and intimate accounts of sports stars with serious mental health issues; and the inspirational ways in which they overcame them. To the outside world these gladiators have it all. Fame, fortune, God given talent and a winning mentality. On the inside though, it’s a very different story. A ground-breaking show that gets to the core of how mental health issues present, evolve, and affect everyone differently; The Mental Game is a series that delves deep into the complex and varied nature of mental health, shining a light on a subject matter that is so often misunderstood.

Each episode focuses on an individual athlete, as they share deeply personal and emotive stories about their battles with depression, anxiety, drug addiction, panic attacks, eating disorders, suicidal tendencies and more. Featuring the likes of Naomi Osaka, Tyson Fury, Andrew Luck, Andres Iniesta, Kevin Love, Ronda Rousey, Rory McIlroy, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Michael Phelps, Andre Agassi, Simone Biles, Ian Thorpe, Ronaldo (Brazil), Serena Williams, Ben Stokes, Sonny Bill Williams, and many more; this multi-season docuseries depicts the critical issue of mental health through the eyes of some of the worlds most incredible athletes.