The power of asking for help: Athletes open up about mental health and support systems

For athletes and non-athletes alike, mental and physical health are inseparable. The same pressures that shape an athlete’s performance—stress, expectation, fatigue, self-doubt—show up in the lives of everyday people juggling demanding jobs, caregiving roles, or major life transitions. The stage may differ, but the strain feels remarkably similar, and both can be addressed with a team approach.

Dr. Rachel Lyon, a clinical psychologist and clinical lead at Homewood Health—Canada’s leader...