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 Basketball, especially the NBA and women’s NBA is a very rigorous phase to pass through. There are many games in a single season and the players have to play constantly without much break. It is a stress both physically as well as mentally. Recently a player from a very good club took an off from a road trip of games for her mental health.

WNBA player takes off for her mental health

Recently, Brittney Griner wanted to be relieved from a two-game road trip for her mental health conditioning. The All-Star Centre from Phoenix Mercury received full support from her club, and she was granted the time off. The officials also addressed the situation and mentioned the harsh conditions players go through throughout the season, justifying the need to take time off during such difficult circumstances.

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There was also another incident where a player became stressed out of the game due to certain situations.

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When the Chicago Bulls Star switched to baseball

Michael Jordan is a name known to probably everyone on the planet. He has had his share of ups and downs. During his time with the Bulls, there came a point when things weren’t going well for him. He became stressed out about the game. In that condition, he made a surprising decision to try his hand at baseball. It kept him away from his primary sport for a while. This break helped him recover from the stress that the game, especially as the star player and core of the team’s offence and defence, had put on him. It turned out to be effective for him. When he returned from his short baseball stint, he realized his calibre and effectiveness in his primary game. This experience made him understand the importance of being a great player in a particular sport, and from then on, he never looked back; he only went up.

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It is a very good thing that sports organisations and clubs are recognising the value of mental health. If a sportsman is both physically and mentally fit, he will perform much better. If either one of them is not in good form, there would be a very significant depreciation in his performance and somewhere it is a fact.

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