Fonda Bryant
Fonda Bryant
Athletes and Mental Health
Athletes and Mental Health
Athletes and Mental Health
Thursday 29th July 2021
Fonda Bryant discusses the mental health struggles of athletes on Wellness Action Recovery The W.A.R. Podcast. Discover why empathy and care matter.
34 minutes
Hopeful
Compassionate
Informative
Encouraging
Empowering
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Fonda Bryant
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Categories:
Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Treat people with empathy, compassion and kindness, because you never know a smile can hide a lot of pain.
Athletes might seem invincible on the field, but behind the scenes, many face significant mental health challenges. In this episode of Wellness Action Recovery The W.A.R. Podcast, Fonda Bryant dives into the mental health struggles of athletes from all levels, including student-athletes, professionals, and Olympic champions. She highlights the staggering statistics: 40 million Americans deal with anxiety and 17 million with depression, yet a significant portion goes untreated due to lack of mental health care and societal stigma.
Fonda passionately argues that mental health deserves the same attention and care as physical health. She calls for empathy, compassion, and kindness for everyone, not just those in the public eye. By sharing stories of well-known athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, she sheds light on the pressures they face and the importance of recognizing warning signs and supporting those in need. Throughout the episode, Fonda emphasizes that mental health issues don't discriminate and that everyone deserves support.
Her message is clear: we must destigmatize mental health and ensure that everyone has access to the care they need. Whether you're an athlete or not, this episode offers valuable insights into the importance of mental health care and the power of empathy.