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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