Thesis Title
Graduation Year
2023
Document Type
Senior Thesis
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Primary Major
Communications and Media Studies
Thesis Advisor
Bradley Van Alstyne
Abstract
This paper looks at the increasingly popular conversation surrounding mental health in sports. It provides a glimpse into how common the struggle of mental health can be for many high-level athletes while also examining the narrative and expectations that society and the media have created. The paper also provides examples of prominent athletes from a variety of different sports and delves into their personal mental health experiences in the eyes of the media. The goal of this paper is to show the progression and change of how the media portrays mental health amongst athletes in today’s ever-changing world.
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