In an extraordinary Olympic Games, the importance of mental health outshone league tables and individual medal winners. But it goes beyond sport.
With 1 in 6 globally experiencing a mental health problem, why is it a surprise that our athletes suffer too? Now they’re breaking the stigma and speaking out, just as we should at work and at home.
And there are benefits to this. As Double Olympian Jack Green puts it: “It’s pretty simple, a happy athlete is a fast athlete.”
Join us for an interview with two Olympians: Kate French, who took Gold in Modern Pentathlon this year in Tokyo; alongside, Jack, the first in British Athletics to speak about his mental health struggles in 2013 – at the peak of his career.
In this captivating session, you’ll hear what it’s really like to be an Olympian experiencing mental health challenges.
You’ll also discover the importance of wellbeing and high performance – and how these insights tie into workplace health and our personal lives.
Attendees were able to ask questions during the session.
This live session is ideal for anyone responsible for workplace wellbeing, including:
- HR professionals
- Wellbeing leads
- Reward and benefits professionals
Resources
Download the following slides, guides and accompanying resources:
- Did Mental Health Take Gold at the Olympics – slide deck
- Recording (see above)
Speakers
Kate French – Tokyo 2020 Gold Medallist in Modern Pentathlon
The highest finishing British modern pentathlete at Rio 2016, Kate French went even better in Tokyo, winning gold in the women’s event.
Jack Green – Double Olympian & Head of Performance at Champion Health
Double Olympian and mental health ambassador, Jack now works to support Champion Health’s client base with wellbeing initiatives.
