“I can’t waste energy anymore hiding this,” Woodland said, his voice steady but weighted with emotion. “I have PTSD.”
Topic: Depression and Anxiety
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, former Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps reflects on his struggle with depression during the Olympics.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi has openly discussed his long-term battle with anxiety and panic attacks, which began at age 11 and caused him to miss six months of school.
Jordan Abdull has opened up on his mental health battle, his new purpose and rediscovering his love for rugby league.
A young Igor Thiago could not have known he would one day break the record for the most goals by a Brazilian player in a Premier League season.
Grief in sport settings affects identity, performance, and psychological safety.
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark took a personal leave of absence in early 2026 to address serious mental health struggles, including severe anxiety and panic attacks.
When nervousness intensifies beyond a window of tolerance to heightened levels of anxiety, athletic performance can decline.
Cornhuskers volleyball player Harper Murray discusses her mental health journey after receiving hateful comments for saying Nebraska would win three straight national championships.
I’d spent my life training for the Olympics, but I wasn’t prepared for what came next.
In this blog, we’ll explore how to recognize depression and anxiety in young athletes and offer guidance on how to best help your child.
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love sits down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss suffering with anxiety and depression, having his first panic attack on November 5th, 2017 and how he can…
As a former professional athlete for the Philadelphia Flyers — and a current mental health advocate for Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center — I have had the privilege of using my…
