- Olympic champion has been open about his depression
- Phelps says family and addressing emotions have been vital
Michael Phelps has admitted that the Covid-19 pandemic is taking a toll on his mental health.
The 23-time Olympic swimming champion has spoken in the past about his struggles with depression and said that being under lockdown during the pandemic has been a struggle.
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In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org.
