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Cusack Feared Mental Health Stigma
Inquest Hears Player’s Concerns
Maddy Cusack, former Sheffield United player, feared mental health stigma, an inquest reveals. The 27-year-old was found dead at her Derbyshire home in September 2023. Her father testified she felt demotivated by a disliked coach and contract changes, stating, “We thought she was depressed, not suicidal.”

