Many athletes at the Commonwealth Games have shared their mental health struggles, so how can sports better support and keep them motivated?
"I've had definitely big battles with mental health over a long time, and it's one of the most-challenging things that I've had to face and see my teammates face and family face," he said after the race.Kaylee McKeown is another who found it difficult to "switch back on" after the World Championships while managing a shoulder injury.
"So I think for now, I'm just going to take some time to focus on myself get my mental health right and get me loving the sport and wanting to be back swimming faster than ever again.'Mental health is a core component of a culture of excellence' She says the dialogue around mental health in sport is improving, thanks to the likes of Chalmers, Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles.And sports are committing more resources to support staff, like psychologists and mental health officers, to ensure athletes can access the help they need.
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