....During this first week of Mental
Health Awareness Month, the stories of athletes’ struggles are being
told, despite a culture of silence in the world of sports.“I feel like (fans) think that we are superheroes to everybody,” Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis said. “We go through things in life, even though you guys see us on TV playing a game we love and having fun. We still go through our ups and down as well.”....
....With such high fan expectations, it can be hard for athlete to share what’s going on inside. In his book “A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke,” author Ronald Reng said the German soccer standout who committed suicide in 2009 “summoned up a huge amount of strength to keep his depression secret. He locked himself away in his illness.”....
Bethany`s Notes: Dialogue is important...listen to others. Have an open door policy and if you are very concerned about someone report it or make a phone call to a counselor or crisis line right then and there. Do something to help show you care.
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