Brittany MacLean: My Olympic dream came true yet I still felt worthless
“It was supposed to be a moment of accomplishment, but instead I felt that I had failed,’ says former Canadian swimmer”
Athletes making a difference in student mental health
“Whether she’s on the soccer field or volunteering in the community, fourth-year nursing student Scarlett Smith is helping fight the stigma of mental illness amongst student-athletes through her involvement with the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI).”
Nadia Popov: ‘Mental illness left me guilt-ridden’
“‘I would collapse into my bed with tears streaming down my face until I awoke to do it all again,’ says Canadian rugby player.”
Ian Thorpe on bullying, depression and athletes’ mental health
“His history with mental health has been well-documented, but now the former Olympic champion has turned his attention to a new issue: bullying.”
At his lowest, Adam van Koeverden uses conversation to cope
“Sometimes the best way to feel better is to ask someone else how they’re doing,’ says Olympic kayak champion.”
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate, so when it comes to athletes, why do we?
“Earlier this week, Four Corners ran a program highlighting the post-career mental struggles of some of Australia’s elite athletes.”
How do you forgive yourself for failing at the Olympics?
“‘It took me almost two years to overcome very difficult circumstances’ says Winter X Games champion Kaya Turski.”
Few student-athletes with mental illness seek help
“As a high school student in Rhode Island, Katie Morin swam the 500- and 1000-meter freestyle alongside elite athletes, including three-time Olympian Elizabeth Beisel.”
USC Junior Victoria Garrick’s TED Talk Tackled Mental Illness In Athletes
“There’s a growing epidemic within college athletics. Student-athletes confront unique stressors that the average college students don’t face.”
Marc Savard, Hell and Back
“There’s one thing that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. It’s not the head shot I took. I can barely remember that part. It’s not even the pain and anxiety that I went through after the hit.”