ANC After The Fact

EP 49: Importance of Mental Health in Athletes


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When US gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from events in the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns, there was a collective shock.

How could this happen? 

Althletes - they’re known to be made of tough stuff, right? 

Their genetic make up, coupled with their skills and talents point to being one thing -  unbreakable.

Add passion and grit and you’ve got yourself a winner.

But can all these things that set them apart physically from the rest of us,  also alienate them from us and sometimes even from themselves?


Guests:

Dr. Karen Trinidad, Sports Psychologist 

Noli Ayo, Athletics Director, Ateneo De Davao University


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