Category: Mental Health
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Freediving Under an Iceberg for Men’s Mental Health | Movember
Many of us hide our struggles below the surface — away from friends, family and even ourselves. Mo Bro Luke Adams wanted to raise awareness about these struggles, so challenged himself to freedive under an iceberg to visualize the invisible battles that many of us hide. From some of the coldest water on Earth, with…
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Rottnest Channel Swim Preparations | 10 News First
The Rottnest Channel Swim is just days away and a team of former champions are joining forces to raise money for men’s mental health.
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Siobhan Haughey | The Athletic Mindset | Talks at Google
Siobhan Haughey discusses her career as the first Hong Kong swimmer to win an Olympic medal and the first Hong Kong athlete to win two Olympic medals in any sport. She also shares her well-being tips that will inspire everyone in times of uncertainty and isolation.
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Michael Phelps’ Mental Health Journey: “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay†| Amanpour and Company
As China battles Omicron, more than 20 million people are in strict lockdown across the country. This couldn’t come at a worse time for Beijing, as the world’s elite athletes descend for the Winter Olympics. On top of this, the U.S. is leading a diplomatic boycott over China’s abuse of its Muslim minority, the Uyghurs.…
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Ultra-Marathon Swimmer Liana Smith: Injury, Depression & Swimming with Sharks
In today’s episode is Liana Smith who’s an elite level swimmer that even held a number of New Zealand national titles. However, at the age of just 17 Liana’s competitive swimming career was thrown into doubt when she suffered stress fractures in her back, was unable to walk, and even had to learn basic motor…
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Brazilians Swim in Open Water to Boost Mental Health | Reuters
A group of swimmers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is helping people fight depression by accompanying them for a swim in the open sea.
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No Barriers Nugget: Amy Van Dyken | Why I Refuse to Have a Bad Day
Amy Van Dyken tells us why she refuses to have a bad day, and exactly why you should too. Van Dyken is an American former competitive swimmer, Olympic champion, former world record-holder, and national radio sports talk show co-host. In 2014, Van Dyken was in a serious ATV accident that left her paralyzed from the…
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Reptiles & Good Friends – Kyle Chalmers’ Secret To Switching Off From Swimming | Head Above Water
Kyle discusses his hobbies away from swimming, including his passion for reptiles. We see his collection, and what they mean to him.
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Why Olympians at the Top of Their Game Need to Start Thinking About Retirement | ABC News
Those who have won gold in Tokyo, like Olympians gone by, will be etched into Australian sporting history. But from the highs of Olympic glory, it can be a tough reality when it is all over and elite sporting careers come to an end. Athletes dedicate their lives to their discipline, and research shows most will…