Abstract
Student-athletes have a greater risk of mental health problems than their non-athlete counterparts yet are less likely to take advantage of mental health services (Gulliver, Griffiths, & Christenses, 2012). This discussion will highlight mental health risk that athletes may experience and how society views high profile athletes with mental illness. Case studies of elite athletes will be presented; then there will be an active exploration of how pressure, social media, sex, and race are contributing factors.
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Natalie GravesSport Social Worker/Sports Therapist, Natalie Graves Athletic Counseling, LLC, Illinois, United States
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Mental Health, Sports, Athletes, Sex, Race
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