10/22/2026
Even elite athletes can struggle with their mental health.
In the newest episode of NAMI's Hope Starts With Us podcast, five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love joins NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. for an open conversation about his mental health journey, breaking the silence, and finding strength in seeking support.
Kevin shares how his experiences have shaped his advocacy for young athletes and why coaches, teammates, and trusted adults play such an important role in creating spaces where people feel comfortable asking for help.
Click here to listen: https://hopestartswithus.buzzsprout.com/2001913/episodes/19992982-real-talk-support-for-athletes-mental-health-featuring-kevin-love
Being a professional athlete comes with pressure to perform, expectations to succeed, and the challenge of balancing who you are with what you do. But even at the highest levels of competition, it's OK to struggle with your mental health.
In the newest episode of NAMI's Hope Starts With Us podcast, five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love joins NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. for an open conversation about his mental health journey, breaking the silence, and finding strength in seeking support.
Kevin shares how his experiences have shaped his advocacy for young athletes and why coaches, teammates, and trusted adults play such an important role in creating spaces where people feel comfortable asking for help.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating your own mental health journey, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out to ask for support.
Listen to "Real Talk: Support for Athletes' Mental Health": https://hopestartswithus.buzzsprout.com/2001913/episodes/19992982-real-talk-support-for-athletes-mental-health-featuring-kevin-love
