Sports Need Better Game-Day Mental Health Protocols To Protect Athletes Here’s How

But it was something rarely seen during a match that has gripped attention since: a player who appeared to be struggling on a very public stage, accompanied by a statement from his club that he had experienced a“mental health episode” during the game.

The public response has been extraordinary and unrelenting. There’s been a barrage of articles, podcasts, debate and social media chatter, all chiming…