Esports broadcaster Eefje ‘Sjokz’ Depoortere has revealed her diagnosis of clinical depression, highlighting mental health issues in esports.
Her post has garnered well-wishes from across the esports community, particularly in the League of Legends and Counter-Strike scenes, where she primarily works.
Encouraging discussion around mental health in esports
Sjokz has been transparent regarding her mental health for several years. Her posts often prompt much-needed discourse around mental health support in the esports industry.
Most recently, on May 29th, she posted an update that she has been officially diagnosed with clinical depression, explaining, “At least now I know why I have not been myself for many years.”
This recent post has prompted the sharing of mental health awareness posts on esports forums.
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