The conversation about mental health in athletics is too often ignored. By prioritizing her mental health, Osaka showed the next generation of athletes they are not weak for admitting they suffer from mental illness — her actions are potentially saving lives. One-in-five people struggle with their mental health according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Athletes aren’t immune to this statistic — more than 30 per cent of today’s elite athletes suffer from anxiety or depression. But too often, athletes suffer in silence due to the stigma of perfection around sports.

Source: thestar June 07, 2021 19:18 UTC