Instead of ridiculing public figures, we should be praising them for their contribution to a society-wide conversation about mental health that is still in its infancy Opinion | NatashaSHenry
Without the emotions that propel our sports stars to success, there would be nothing for us to report on. Part of the reason we idolise them and enjoy watching their triumphs--and failures--is that it makes us feel closer to them as people.
Instead of ridicule, we should be praising them for their contribution to a society-wide conversation that is still in its infancy. It’s also a conversation those in sport need to have before it’s too late to give someone the support they require. No one is suggesting that people should be able to break the terms of a previously agreed contract unless there are mitigating circumstances.
Professionally, I couldn't think of many things worse than an interviewee who is preoccupied with questions far bigger than "how do you think you can improve on their last performance". No one who is ill should feel like a distraction when they inhabit an arena where those around them can aid them in accessing the best help possible.
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