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It\u2019s Ok to Not Be Ok: Breaking the Stigma around Athletes\u2019 Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

As swimmers, we are taught from a very young age to work hard and persevere. After a bad race, we\u2019re told to shake it off and move on. During tough sets, we are wired to keep pushing through the pain. Sometimes, it\u2019s easy to keep it together and continue moving forward. Other times, though, we struggle. While shedding a few tears in the warm-down pool is totally normal, these feelings of failure and disappointment surely have the ability to overpower us. Add that in with the pressure to stay composed and keep a smile on our faces, and it can be a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n

Over the past few years, more and more swimmers have spoken out about their mental health. Most notably is Michael Phelps, who began suffering from depression after the 2004 Olympic Games. He spent the next 10 years feeling trapped and alone, reluctant to seek help because he wanted to appear strong. In 2014, after contemplating suicide for multiple days, Phelps finally began to see a therapist. Athletes are often seen as some of the toughest people in the world. We\u2019re taught at a young age to never give up. This can make the decision to seek therapy a difficult one. However, it is important to recognize that there is no shame in reaching out for help. In an article from TODAY.com, Phelps said: \u201cIf I hadn\u2019t allowed myself to become vulnerable, I don\u2019t know if I\u2019d be here today. We need to give things a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phelps even helped fellow U.S. National Team member and good friend Allison Schmitt gain the courage to seek help for her depression that began after the 2012 London Olympics. She kept quiet about her struggles until her cousin committed suicide in 2017. The tragedy inspired Schmitt to open up about her depression. Once afraid of public speaking, Schmitt now travels around the United States to talk to students and attend events that encourage awareness towards mental health. Schmitt told Women\u2019s Health: \u201cBeing vulnerable is not weakness. It shows that you are strong enough to know that life is sometimes hard for you to handle and you need support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Swimmers like Schmitt and Phelps have worked to break the stigma around athletes\u2019 mental health. Nevertheless, it\u2019s not only swimmers who are striving to achieve this goal. Take, for example, the story of Hilinski\u2019s Hope. Tyler Hilinski was once the star quarterback at Washington State University, until he tragically took his own life in January of 2018. Rather than sweep the event under the rug, Tyler\u2019s parents founded the Hilinski\u2019s Hope Foundation. In the organization\u2019s mission statement, it is described as \u201ca non-profit organization formed to promote awareness and education of mental health and wellness for student athletes.\u201d By helping to connect students with mental health resources, organizations like Hilinski\u2019s Hope work to create a world where athletes aren\u2019t afraid to reach out for help.<\/p>\n

Being a swimmer is hard. We train for hours upon hours for races that only last a few minutes, or even a few seconds. It can be difficult to keep a smile on our faces and embrace \u201cthe grind.\u201d There is importance to recognize that this isn\u2019t something to be ashamed of. If you or anyone you know is struggling, you can text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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