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What examples can you find to explain the reasons why Olympic athletes are especially susceptible to mental health issues?

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Fame can make them more susceptible along with the fact that their jobs require intense training that could but lots of stress on them I’m sorry if these aren’t your answers but this is what I came up with.
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This can range from burnout and substance abuse to eating disorders, depression and anxiety. The triggers can be highly varied, with studies pointing to a range of contributing factors from poor sleep to selection pressures and premature retirement due to injury. Don’t know if this is what you are looking for but I wrote this
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