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12 helpful tips for retiring athletes

November 10, 2016Crossing the Line
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OCTOBER is World Mental Health MONTH! And boy do w OCTOBER is World Mental Health MONTH! And boy do we need a whole month after this last couple of years.

No matter what you've been through take some time to think how to keep yourself on track and reach out to help if needed.

#Repost @aumentalhealth

- Make and share a mental health promise as a reminder to prioritise your wellbeing during this difficult time

- Think of things to look up for, people to look out for, & things to look forward to.

- Read our tips to #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia
- Check out great resources from our partners

ID: Image of a person, bird, and flower superimposed over the shape outline of Australia. Text: Look Up! Look Out! & Look Forward! 10 Oct World Mental Health Day.
"It's not an easy thing to change my way of thinki "It's not an easy thing to change my way of thinking" 

"You have to kind of accept that and understand that you're going to have to change and you're going to have to open up. It's a hard thing for a lot of people, as it was for me."

#soccer #football #athlete #mentalhealth

Link in BIO - https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-acc-pac-12-actively-discussing-alliance-to-counter-secs-growing-power-per-report/
"I thought I could figure it out on my own, but th "I thought I could figure it out on my own, but that's sometimes not the case. And that's not something you should feel guilty or ashamed of..." 

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Read more @insider 
https://www.insider.com/olympic-athletes-talk-about-mental-health-2021-7#swimmer-simone-manuel-was-diagnosed-with-overtraining-syndrome-and-called-her-mental-health-struggles-her-biggest-fight-1
'We hold athletes to a higher standard with no pat 'We hold athletes to a higher standard with no patience for faltering. They are expected to walk it off. Rub dirt in it. To always arise phoenix-like regardless of the adversity. 

Which is why so many athletes who suffer from mental health issues have had to hide their personal struggles from the public lest they are derided by fans and devalued by sponsors.'

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an NBA Hall of Famer and the league’s all-time leading scorer, is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a columnist for The Hollywood Reporter.

#socialmedia #sportsmedia #wellbeing #athletes #sponsorship #mentalhealth #tennis #basketball #swimming #olympics

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/kareem-athletes-mental-health1234985129-1234985129/
Extremely proud to be supporting @rupert.guinness Extremely proud to be supporting @rupert.guinness on this epic journey. Enjoy the ride Rupert.

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I’m so thankful to the people of Northern Territory who have been really kind and have let me share the road. 

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The former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner say The former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner says it's vital to reduce the stigma around men seeking mental health support.

NSW Australian of the Year, Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, made the call during his Australia Day address in Sydney.

In the speech, Commissioner Fitzsimmons also reflected on the challenges of drought, bushfires and COVID-19.

He said a phone call from a colleague who had sought help but was reluctant to talk about it has stuck in his memory.

"We need to break the stigma and the onus is particularly on us men. We've got to do more, we must do better.

"There is no shame in having emotions, in being concerned and having anxiety."

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