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Breaking the Silence: The Evolution of Mental Health in Sports
This episode traces the historical stigma around mental health in professional sports and the pioneering athletes who first spoke openly about psychological struggles. We examine the watershed moment of Michael Phelps discussing his depression, tennis player Naomi Osaka's stance on mental health priorities, and the cultural shift in athletic institutions. The episode concludes with an analysis of how media coverage of athletes' mental health has evolved from the 1970s to present day.
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