If you followed much of the 2022 Olympics, you probably saw that Simone Biles, a favorite for multiple gymnastics medals, withdrew unexpectedly after finding herself "lost" in the air during a difficult vault. Since then Simone has dedicated much of her energy to increasing awareness of mental health in athletics. This article published by the American College of Sports Medicine is an indicator of the positive influence she has had. The article includes a wealth of mental health resources including The Role of Exercise in Preventing and Treating Depression, The Psychological Burden of Retirement from Sport and much more.
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