Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#307 Basketball Player Royce White live at ITTFest
#307 Basketball Player Royce White live at ITTFest
#307 Basketball Player Royce White live at ITTFest
Friday 9th December 2016
NBA player Royce White opens up about OCD, anxiety, and societal issues on Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin.
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Get the buttons here!Royce White's Candid Talk on Mental Health in the NBA
I think there's an intention there, and that's dangerous to say, and it's scary for a lot of people, but prove me wrong.
Picture this: a professional basketball player, not just dribbling and shooting, but opening up about his struggles with mental health. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Royce White, a 25-year-old NBA player, to discuss his battles with OCD, panic attacks, and anxiety.
Royce doesn’t just stop at his personal experiences; he dives into the broader issues of mental health in the NBA and the complicated dynamics between people of color and police officers. Growing up with a single mom in a culturally diverse family, Royce faced his share of challenges. He talks about how these experiences shaped him and how marginalization contributed to his mental health struggles.
One of the standout moments is when Royce explains how his OCD is tied to his need for order and predictability, something that’s hard to come by when you’re constantly marginalized. But it’s not just about Royce. This episode also sheds light on the systemic lack of mental health support in professional sports. Royce points out that while athletes are trained to overcome physical obstacles, there’s little focus on their mental well-being.
He also touches on the alarming fact that police officers often have less mental health training than cosmetologists, highlighting the urgent need for better education and support in law enforcement. If you’re interested in hearing a raw and honest conversation about mental health from someone who’s lived it both on and off the court, this episode is a must-listen.
Royce White’s story is not just about his personal journey but also a call to action for better mental health support in all areas of society.