Rugby player, Coach, Father, Husband, Knight companion and an NZ mental illness ambassador.
(Video)
“And they Put a name to it”
It was called depression.
The Story of John Kirwan illustrates his experiences as an iconic Rugby player and coach going through Anxiety and depression. Faced with the critical eye of society and continual expectations we look at the social construct surrounding feminization of a strong male figure pushing the boundaries of stereotypical gender roles of leadership.
Unfreezes (Jo Jo)
(Jo unfreezes Ayla)
Historically it had been seen that Mental illness is a significant problem within the sports community. With awareness of Mental illness becoming more prominent in the sport we are seeing new and contemporary approaches
(Video)
“And they Put a name to it”
It was called depression.
The Story of John Kirwan illustrates his experiences as an iconic Rugby player and coach going through Anxiety and depression. Faced with the critical eye of society and continual expectations we look at the social construct surrounding feminization of a strong male figure pushing the boundaries of stereotypical gender roles of leadership.
Unfreezes (Jo Jo)
(Jo unfreezes Ayla)
Historically it had been seen that Mental illness is a significant problem within the sports community. With awareness of Mental illness becoming more prominent in the sport we are seeing new and contemporary approaches