Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

England Rugby captain's decision to prioritise mental health could inspire more athletes to do the same

(Version anglaise seulement)

par Victoria Wilkinson, Assistant professor in Occupational Therapy, University of Bradford

England Rugby Union captain Owen Farrell recently announced he was deciding to step away from international duties. The 32-year-old said his decision to sit out of the 2024 Six Nations tournament was so that he could prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing.

Farrell’s decision to step back, especially as an elite athlete, was undoubtedly not an easy one to make. Not only do professional athletes face intense pressure to perform their best at…

Lire l'article complet