For Pro Sports Leagues, Addressing Mental Illness Crucial

To better understand how mental illness can affect a professional athlete in transition, White offered to illustrate a clearer picture on what the NBA is currently doing (and not doing) to address the mental health of prospects and players.....

.....The stigma around mental illness is far-reaching, particularly in the kind of impoverished communities from which many professional athletes arise. It’s no secret that for many of these players, their environment as children— the nature to the nurture of their families and communities?—?is a major contributor to developing depression and anxiety down the road. Arian Foster, who was recently released by the Houston Texans, has become a spokesman in the fight to dispel stereotypes of mental illness. His fight, along with his partnership with Project 375, has its source in his personal struggle.

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Bethany`s Notes
Notes: Mental health issues can arise as early as childhood. Yet many may not understand or comprehend the impact mental illness will have on one`s life until much later in life. It is good to examine and get help when you think there might be a problem.