Always quick with a smile, he has been known toencourage and support his teammatesto grow and blossom.
It has even translated into his Vegan lifestyle and being environmentally conscious.
His family has been a constant fixture in his life, cheering him on and supporting his choices.
And then five months ago, dark skies loomed, a foreshadowing of what lay ahead.
The support player gavean updateon his Discord server regarding his absence and spoke about anxiety and depression.
Taigas mental health deteriorated after The International 2022 which had a direct impact on his gameplay.
Former Virtus.pro coach Arsenii ArsZeeqq Usov also partially confirmed it.
He never made it to The International 2023.
In a span of a few months following TI11, he had lost everything he earned on betting.
In the meantime, fans can find him streaming once again.
In 2022, WHO launched theWorld Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental Health for All.
Read also:Mental Health in esports; Should orgs or developers be more involved?
Gambling and addiction
Betting in esports is nothing new.
And negative connotations with it are paramount.
Gambling can stimulate the brain’s reward system much like drugs or alcohol can, leading to addiction.
The biggest step to overcoming a gambling addiction is realizing that you have a problem.
Gamcareoffers support and a helpline at 0808 8020 133.
Gambling Help Onlineoffers a 24-hour helpline at 1800 858 858.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Healthoffers resources and a helpline at 1-866-531-2600.
