THE MENTAL MATCHUP™ PODCAST: STORIES
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Please note, these stories are written by our authors and are based on their experiences. All photos used have been sent to us with permission to use by the authors. We take every step to ensure anonymity under certain circumstances to protect institutions, teammates, coaches, etc.
Show What’s Under Your Mask
There is a stigma with student-athletes and mental health. Many athletes don’t get help when there is a problem. There is a fear of being considered “weak” or the belief that coaches might think something of it or even teammates. There is also pressure of not only being physically strong, but being “mentally strong” that sets high expectations on athletes and prevents them from getting the help they need. The amount of student-athletes who die by suicide and the ¼ of students experienceing depression needs to change. This is why I wanted to share my story.
