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Chasing Perfection: How Youth Sports Create a Mental Health Minefield

Depression, perfectionism, and suicide are steadily increasing in sports

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May 28, 2024
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The sudden and tragic death by suicide of PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray at the age of 30 has once again highlighted the pressing issue of mental health among young athletes. Murray, who openly discussed his battles with anxiety and depression, serves as a stark reminder of the often unseen struggles that athletes fac…

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