Julie Kliegman

Julie Kliegman

Olympics

Michael Phelps on Mental Health and the USOPC: ‘I Want People to Actually Do Something’

In advance of the seven-year anniversary of his groundbreaking Sports Illustrated cover story, the most decorated Olympian reflects on his mental health journey and ongoing advocacy for industry-wide change.

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NBA

Kevin Love Launches Mental Health Program for High School Students

Now expanded nationwide, the social-emotional learning curriculum is designed to help teenagers express emotions and destigmatize vulnerability.

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What Do Athletes Get From Ayahuasca, Mushrooms and Ecstasy?
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What Do Athletes Get From Ayahuasca, Mushrooms and Ecstasy?

In pro sports, the use of ayahuasca and mushrooms may not be taboo for much longer.

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College

Sarah Fuller went from Vanderbilt student athlete to mental health advocate

After dealing with depression this year, the soccer goalkeeper, who moonlighted as a kicker for Vanderbilt in 2020, has become an advocate for better mental health resources at colleges.

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Sarah Fuller’s Journey From Football Kicker to Mental Health Advocate
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College

Sarah Fuller’s Journey From Football Kicker to Mental Health Advocate

Fuller, who moonlighted as a kicker for Vanderbilt during the 2020 season, has become an advocate for better mental health resources at colleges.

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Understanding the Different Rules and Policies for Transgender Athletes
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Understanding the Different Rules and Policies for Transgender Athletes

From the IOC to the NCAA, looking at the different policies and bans throughout sports when it comes to transgender athletes’ participation.

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Tough Breaks
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Tough Breaks

A brief history of the use and misuse of the term.

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Ben Simmons’s Mental Health Is Not a Joke
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NBA

Ben Simmons’s Mental Health Is Not a Joke

It is easy to make jokes about Simmons. He’s a star NBA player. But his mental health, just like anyone else’s, is not a laughing matter.

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300-Plus Collegiate, Elite Swimmers Sign Letter to NCAA Supporting Lia Thomas
College

300-Plus Collegiate, Elite Swimmers Sign Letter to NCAA Supporting Lia Thomas

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Lawmakers Say Trans Athlete Bans Are About Protecting Women’s Sports ...

Lawmakers Say Trans Athlete Bans Are About Protecting Women’s Sports ...

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Diversity Facilitator Withdraws From NCAA Program in Wake of Association’s Trans Eligibility Change
College

Diversity Facilitator Withdraws From NCAA Program in Wake of Association’s Trans Eligibility Change

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Lolo Jones’s Eternal Reinvention
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Olympics

Lolo Jones’s Eternal Reinvention

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