Athletes Who've Opened Up About Their Mental Health

It's often forgotten that despite their extraordinary talent, athletes are like any other human being and deal with the same struggles we do. Here is a list of athletes who've opened up about their mental health. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the 2020 Olympics after experiencing the twisties, which is a mental block that causes an athlete to lose spatial awareness in midair. Michael Phelps, a 23-time Olympic medalist, has been open about his struggles with depression and anxiety, with the American noting that he considered suicide in 2014. Prior to the 2021 French Open, four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said she wouldn't fulfill media commitments in order to preserve her mental health before later withdrawing from the event. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott lost his brother to suicide in 2020. The tragedy, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, caused him to go through depression. 2016 NBA champion Kevin Love suffered a panic attack during a game, prompting him to seek support and create the Kevin Love Fund, which helps children struggling with mental health issues.