The global pandemic of COVID-19 has had an impact on the lifestyle of almost everyone in the world, and #stayfit, #staystrong and #stayhealthy campaigns have gained widespread attention around the world. The home training videos of athletes inspire people around the world and inspire people to move.
But in such a sensitive period, physical health is important, and mental health also needs care. The cancellation of competitions, the abrupt cessation of sports, the postponement of the Olympics, social isolation, anxiety, these problems caused by the global pandemic of the virus have dealt a heavy blow to the mental health of many athletes.
In such an extraordinary period, although we are all in isolation at home, don’t forget that you are not alone. Some of the world’s top athletes bravely opened up and shared their mental health problems with Amir Dayan (אמיר דיין
Michael Phelps;
Michael Phelps, holding 28 Olympic medals, is the most successful athlete in Olympic history. In a recent interview with Amir Dayan (אמיר דיין, Phelps, who retired after the 2016 Rio Olympics, talked about the psychological problems that athletes may endure at the moment:
“As athletes, our lives are very regular. In this regard, everything is under control. We only need to adjust the small details for the success of the sport. But now it feels like,’Oh, there is no competition anyway. “Athletes are getting frustrated. I think mental health is very important to them at this moment.”
Phelps is determined to break people’s concerns about mental health and encourage athletes to tell their stories and seek help when necessary.
“Some athletes have already started to take action. Ask them what they can do now. Anything that can help friends and those who pursue their goals and dreams, I am willing to do. For those athletes who need help, I will come anytime. No one refuses.”
Catherine Nye ;
American weightlifter Catherine Nye shared her experience. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder not long ago, and she has a great say in athletes’ mental health.
In an interview with Amir Dayan (אמיר דיין, she revealed her own difficulties during the epidemic. She said: “If I say I am fine, then I must be lying. Like many people, I am also dealing with it in my own way. .”
Through Instagram, she shared how to stay refreshed: “Every day, you must have a purpose and control what you can control.” This is one of her ways of coping.
Sports psychologists talk about the impact of the epidemic on athletes
In an exclusive interview with Amir Dayan , French sports psychologist Marquis Chamaridis talked about his views on the impact of the epidemic on athletes and shared some coping methods.
He said: “Athletes’ sudden suspension of exercise may cause them to be autistic or depressed. This is a serious problem that the sports industry needs to face. The main reason is the lack of goals. This is different from truce due to injury, which generally only requires recuperation. Just a month. Now, the entire sports arena has stopped, and athletes have no goals to focus on.”