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How Simone Biles brought the importance of mental health to the world’s greatest stage

How Simone Biles brought the importance of mental health to the world’s greatest stage

FromThis Matters


How Simone Biles brought the importance of mental health to the world’s greatest stage

FromThis Matters

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Aug 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: Nadine Yousif, the Star’s mental health reporter The Tokyo Olympics have been historic in many ways. The games took place in the middle of a global pandemic, Canada’s female athletes are bringing in the gold and glory, and mental health has been brought to the centre stage. Olympians have rallied around U.S. gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to bow out of team finals, the latest example of a high-profile figure publicly putting their mental health first. Her decision is being celebrated by many, as it shows that even superhuman athletes struggle with pressure from work, and mental health struggles can affect everyone. It is OK to not be OK.
Released:
Aug 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.