Connections: What we've learned from Simone Biles about athletes and mental health
Connections: What we've learned from Simone Biles about athletes and mental health

Connections: What we've learned from Simone Biles about athletes and mental health

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When Simone Biles decided to withdraw from most of her Olympic competitions, the move was met with both praise and criticism. It reopened discussions about mental health, athletes, and the kinds of standards to which they are held. Are they unrealistic? Unfair? What's a healthy balance? The experts weigh in: Khadijah Tillman, LCSW-R , owner of Sankofa Family Counseling Services, PLLC Katie Rizzone, M.D. , primary care sports medicine physician at UR Medicine Craig Cypher, Psy.D. , clinical and sport psychologist with UR Medicine Orthopaedics and Physical Performance

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