Raising Their Voices

What is the purpose of highlighting the experiences of famous athletes like Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, and Kevin Love?

• To provide examples of athletes who have struggled with mental health

• To showcase the achievements of these athletes

• To criticize athletes who do not speak up about their mental health

• To promote the importance of physical health in sports

What specific challenges do athletes face in addressing mental health concerns, and how are these challenges unique to their profession?

Which famous athletes have spoken out about their experiences with mental health issues?

• Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, and Kevin Love

• LeBron James, Serena Williams, and Tom Brady

• Usain Bolt, Simone Biles, and Cristiano Ronaldo

• Lionel Messi, Roger Federer, and Tiger Woods

Why did Simone Biles withdraw from most of her events at the Tokyo Olympics?

• She was injured and unable to compete

• She was not selected to participate in those events

• She wanted to focus on her mental health

• She was not performing well in practice

What role does the sports industry play in either supporting or hindering athletes when it comes to discussing and addressing mental health issues?

What does the term 'stigma' refer to in the context of mental health issues in athletes?

• Positive perception or social approval associated with a particular condition or characteristic

• Negative perception or social disapproval associated with a particular condition or characteristic

• Physical health issues in athletes

• The title of the passage

How can the advocacy of sports stars in discussing their mental health benefit younger athletes?

• By providing professional counseling to younger athletes

• By discouraging open conversations about mental health

• By making mental health issues seem abnormal

• By normalizing the experience and encouraging open conversations