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Making Mental Health A Priority Series Posts

An article series of various athletes that highlights their mental health struggles and resilience to become the men and women they were meant to be. All articles written by Patrick L. Brown.
Aug. 6, 2024

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Clyde Edwards-Helaire”

Being an NFL athlete and playing at the highest level comes with aprice. Players are put on pedestals and expected to achieve greatnessevery year. Fans invest time and energy into their teams, players andbuild around what’s ahead. For Edwards-…

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May 25, 2024

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Kyrie Irving”

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Kyrie Irving” “Mental toughness doesn’t guarantee you’ll win, but playing without itpretty much guarantees you won’t.” Tim Grover One of the NBA’s best point gu…

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May 16, 2024

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Allen Iverson”

  “Making Your Mental Health a Priority: Allen Iverson” With great success, comes great responsibility for those who conquer their aspirations and dreams. A lot of times, we see our favorite athletes and celebrities on camera, play…

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May 7, 2024

“Making Your Mental Health a Priority” Ken Griffey Jr.

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” -Aristotle   Before he was a future Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr became one of baseball’s greatest players to ever step on a diamond.&n…

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March 31, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: John Wall

*This article contains graphic content and suggestive dialogue; viewer discretion is advised. * To quote the great Aristotle: “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” For former NBA guard John Wall, he dea…

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March 28, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: DeMarcus Cousins

“If you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise.”- Rupi Kaur.  Former NBA power forward DeMarcus Cousins was one of the best fifteen players in the league. Averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds a …

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March 24, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: Deion Sanders

Welcome to another installment of “Making Your Mental Health a Priority,” a series in which I delve into sports' biggest names and athletes with their mental health journeys. If you’re new to my content here on The Gryd, please go …

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March 22, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: LeBron James

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another installment of “Making Your Mental Health a Priority,” a series in which I delve into sports' biggest names and athletes. If you’re new to the content, please go back and catch-up on the most…

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March 20, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: Andrew Toles

Welcome back to another installment of “Making Your Mental Health a Priority,” a series of articles on sports biggest stars and athletes in their battles with mental health. If you’re new to the content, I advise you to read my oth…

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March 14, 2024

Making Your Mental Health A Priority: Simone Biles

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another installment of “Making Your Mental Health a Priority,” a series in which I delve into sports' biggest names and athletes. If you’re new to my content on The Gryd, make sure to read my previou…

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