May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. It aims to educate the public about mental health issues, including the prevalence and impact of mental health conditions. By increasing awareness, the goal is to reduce stigma and misconceptions associated with mental illnesses.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Since its inception in 1949, the month of May has helped normalize open discussions about mental health, making it easier for people to talk about their experiences without the fear of judgment.
Mental health struggles are prevalent in all of society — and are incredibly widespread in professional sports.
Following the Phoenix Mercury’s win over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night, Diana Taurasi was asked about Mental Health Awareness Month. The WNBA’s all-time leading scorer gave her perspective, highlighting how the month has changed over the course of her 20-year career, and what she does to overcome her own mental challenges.
Diana Taurasi spoke on Mental Health Awareness Month, discussing how it's changed over her 20-year career and how she handles her mental challenges.
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“It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s such a huge thing, and it’s something that has changed over my 20-years,” said Taurasi. “We’re in such a great place where people can get help and move forward from whatever is hindering them.”
“My solution to that is always to do the work,” Taurasi added. “When it gets harder, I do more work. If it gets harder, I do even more work. I find solace in accomplishing things. Getting things done, little tasks, being a good teammate, taking care of my family. I kind of cut all the white noise around me that really doesn’t mean anything. And I keep my family really close, and I keep my circle really tight, and I try to accomplish as many things as possible before I die.”
Diana Taurasi doing what is best for Mercury, team shows unwavering support
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Justin LaCertosa covers Phoenix Sports News for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @LaCertosaSports
