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Michael Phelps on Mental Health and Vulnerability | Yakima News
Michael Phelps reveals his darkest moment after the 2012 Olympics, when he felt he didn’t want to be alive and retreated for three days—until he sought help and entered a 45-day treatment program. Now a vocal mental health advocate, he’s teaching his four sons healthy coping skills and pushing for a generational shift by normalizing vulnerability. His daily mental wellness routine includes swimming, golf, cold plunges, and virtual therapy, plus a supportive group chat with other resilient men. Phelps urges men to embrace emotional honesty, arguing that human connection—especially with a…
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