Discussion Questions: Back from the Abyss by Laurie Willis
Q1. What is the main message the author wants readers to take away about athletes and mental health? Need Assignment Help?
Q2. Which statistics, stories, or examples stood out to you as most persuasive or surprising?
Q3. Have you witnessed or experienced the idea that athletes should be "tough" and hide emotional struggles? How does this shape the way players seek help?
Q4. How do expectations from fans, family, or coaches affect an athlete's sense of identity?
Q5. What specific changes (policy, training, media portrayal) might reduce mental-health stigma in athletics?
Q6. What roles should teammates, schools, or professional leagues play in supporting athletes' mental well-being?
Q7. Do you see parallels between the pressures athletes face and those experienced by students or workers in other high-performance environments?
Q8. How does media coverage of athlete mental health-positive or negative-shape public attitudes? Provide an example of a professional athlete where social media coverage shaped their attitude.