The AP (7/23, Fendrich , Pells ) reports that as the Paris 2024 Olympics open on Friday, athletes now have more access to mental health resources. Jessica Bartley, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s senior director of psychological services, noted that approximately half of US athletes at the last two Olympiads faced mental health issues. Olympians like Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Michael Phelps have highlighted the importance of mental health. The International Olympic Committee has implemented various support measures, including a 24/7 helpline and mental health professionals at the Games.
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— “Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?,”Howard Fendrich , AP, July 23, 2024