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Post by Emem Kierian on Jun 16, 2017 0:05:11 GMT -4
The article is a unique description of Royce Whites, a basketballer and his core desire to see a change in regards to mental health and basketball players a topic that is very much undermined in sports. Royce proves the statement "health is wealth" by neglecting a 3million dollar contract because the NBA ignored the importance of his mental health as a basketballer which should otherwise be a major concern and that is very admirable. He decided to play for a smaller team where he was at liberty to handle his health concerns because he understood the fact that an unstable mind had the same effects on his general athletic performance as a an unfit body. It is satisfying to see that Royce in his own way contributed to the awareness of mental health in the sport sector. The NCAA sport institute which is one of many is now committed to providing resources to help address the mental health concerns of the student-athletes with the goal of creating a culture where seeking care for mental health issues is as normative as seeking care for physical injuries and the centerpiece of this effort is the book titled "mind, body and sport".
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Post by mgirard on Jun 16, 2017 23:23:05 GMT -4
This article highlights a major gap in mental health awareness and the treatment of those affected by mental health illnesses in the NBA. It is surprising that an organization so large and so prestigious seems to be so far behind in their thinking of mental health. If you go to almost any workplace these days, accommodations and support are available to those affected by mental health issues. Whether it be modifying workload, or making workplace accommodations to providing an employee assistance program, most workplaces are understanding. The fact that Royce White took a stand against the NBA and their practices, is brave. Considering the amount of people that are affected by mental health illness, there is most likely many more players in the NBA that suffer through their illness rather than speak up because they are afraid to lose their job or afraid of the stigma attached to it which is really unfortunate and should not be the case. Royce White is helping to promote thought and create change which will affect many NBA players in the future.
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