personalities
By Lydia Freudenberg
More than Gold Michael Phelps will speak in 2021 about his mental health journey and breaking the stigma
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See Phelps in 2021 The ticket sale started, the crowds rushed to purchase a voucher and within an hour the seats were sold out. Waiting for the event seemed unbearable, as the New Albany community was ready to hear the athlete’s story. Then came a curveball – COVID-19. Phelps was scheduled to speak at the New Albany Community Foundation’s Jefferson Series on May 7, but the presentation is postponed to 2021. A new date will be determined. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com
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ichael Phelps has a story to tell, and it’s not about his 23 Olympic gold medals. A few years ago, Phelps opened up about his struggles with mental health. It was shocking – how could a young, fit and incredibly successful person struggle with his mental health? That’s the problem: there is a stigma associated with mental health. Now officially retired from his swimming career, Phelps is on a mission to change that perspective.
