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Struggles with mental health

The past few days have been incredibly tough for us at Trimarni. We lost an athlete who took his own life. Although we know that depression can be life-threatening, never have we experienced something like this before. It's been an emotional time for us - with several days of carrying around a very heavy heart. While this is an incredibly sad time for us, it's also an opportunity to re-address mental health illnesses. These are real illnesses that are often hidden behind a smiling or "successful" person. Never underestimate the importance of taking care of your mental health. Athletes often feel a strong connection with their body. The mind-body connection can be extremely powerful as it relates to optimizing performance. However, by constantly existing in a state of high expectations, your emotional well-being could become compromised. When you feel as if you must perform physically and mentally at your best - in both training and in life (work, family, frien...