Athletes face immense pressure to perform at their peak athletic ability and maintain mental resilience. By increasing awareness and fostering a supportive sports culture, we can collectively de-stigmatize mental health concerns encourage help-seeking behaviors among athletes.

Sports culture asserts that athletes must showcase physical strength while maintaining mental toughness. The intense balance of giving 110% to sport demands often results in athletes experiencing mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or even burnout. Unfortunately, many barriers stand in the way of athletes seeking help when they need it most.