With an increase in Black youth suicide rates, it’s more important than ever to normalize the conversation on mental health.
Sports is a sanctuary for young Black athletes.
But behind the victories and million-dollar contracts, Black athletes often go unnoticed when it comes to their mental health.
“I don’t think people understand the situations where a lot of these athletes come from,” Doug Middleton, a former NFL safety, says. “Sports is like our therapy.”
Middleton knows all too well what can happen when Black athletes don’t have the support they need to cope with the pressures of life.
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