Mental Health Doesn`t Discriminate: 10 Athletes Who Have Talked About Their Mental Illness


Mental Health Doesn`t Discriminate: 10 Athletes Who Have Talked About Their Mental Illness


To say that mental illness is an important topic to talk about is a massive understatement — we need to talk about it to chip away at the attached stigma. And when you`re a professional athlete both in the public eye and under immense pressure, it`s especially imperative to keep an open dialogue. After all, these athletes are human beings, too. They just happen to have platforms that reach a greater audience. They can discuss their own struggles and, by doing so, shed light on the experiences of those who do not have as loud of a voice......   ...more

Bethany`s Notes: 10 Elite athletes who have shared their story. There are many more athletes at the college and high school level who experience mental health illness as well. The more we talk the more we grow in our knowledge and understanding about mental health.

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