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We re supposed to be indestructible undefeatable super strength almost like superheroes - Venus Williams on why it is important for athletes to share their struggles with mental health
By Stuti Dutta Modified 16 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Venus Williams has signed up with BetterHelp to help spread mental health awareness. Venus Williams believes that athletes sharing their mental health issues will help people from all walks of life relate to their struggles and shed light on mental health awareness. Williams recently joined hands with BetterHelp, an initiative that helps make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient. In an interview with People magazine, the former World No. 1 spoke about the importance of mental health. She said that while athletes are expected to be "superheroes," sharing their experiences of struggles can help everyone. "We're supposed to be indestructible, undefeatable, super strength, almost like superheroes. But for athletes to share their stories of what they've gone through really helps people from all walks of life, and that's so important," she said. Venus Williams@VenuseswilliamsThis game requires so much more than just athletic performance. It’s also about mental toughness. Therapy is a game-changer, and you can give it a try for free. Head to the link in my bio to get a free month of therapy online through @betterhelp betterhelp.com/venus684104This game requires so much more than just athletic performance. It’s also about mental toughness. Therapy is a game-changer, and you can give it a try for free. Head to the link in my bio to get a free month of therapy online through @betterhelp betterhelp.com/venus https://t.co/VZRBeRL0ph Williams credited her mother, Oracene Price, who had encouraged her to take care of her mental health right from an early age. The 42-year-old believes that it made her ready to face challenges right from the start. "My mom always told us that — you have to work on your mental strength. That was her theory of raising kids...you also have to help them mentally be ready and prepared," she stated. She also touched upon how people "should be proactive" about their mental health and not wait for something to happen before seeking therapy. "It's important to engage in therapy even before you might have something exactly to talk about, to work through and prepare yourself for anything that might come up in your life," she added. Venus Williams joins hands with Francis Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz to fund free therapy
BetterHelp@betterhelpWellness starts with mental health. That’s why we’re proud to partner with tennis superstars Venus Williams, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz to provide up to $3 million worth of free therapy. Go to betterhelp.com/tennis to learn more 114Wellness starts with mental health. That’s why we’re proud to partner with tennis superstars Venus Williams, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz to provide up to $3 million worth of free therapy. Go to betterhelp.com/tennis to learn more https://t.co/jpeZzVSorg In the same interview, Venus Williams thanked her compatriots Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz for joining the initiative. Together, the three American players will help offer free therapy to those who sign up. The giveaway would be in the form of a free one-month subscription with a total equivalent value of up to $3 million. She believes that the involvement of other players would also help reach out to diverse communities. "I'm so happy to join my fellow tennis players, Francis Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz, by giving these opportunities for everyone in our community to improve their mental health," Venus Williams said. "Now people are able to actually get help, especially communities where that was not looked upon in the past, can admit they need help and start to talk about it, and be able to have access to that," she concluded. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी