Mental Health Awareness: Shattering the Stigma
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Athletes around the world navigate the challenges of daily life and rigorous training, but what if a factor came into play that you had less control over? What if, one day, something changed in your vision?
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Isaac Jean-Paul on the left with Sean Teare on the right
Isaac Jean-Paul is a Paralympian. Sean Teare is a triathlete. Both athletes live and compete while navigating blinding diseases. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we've partnered with Athletes for Hope to catalyze discussions around mental health for everyone — especially those who live at the intersection of demanding athletic endeavors and the demands of vision loss.
This Beacon Story is brought to you in partnership with Athletes for Hope.