Ask The Expert: How are US Olympians handling their mental health?

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Winter Olympics are happening right now and we know for any athlete the level of stress and anxiety that can accompany this.

But, when you're on an international stage that pressure increases significantly. US athletes like Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and even NBA player, Kevin Love have all focused on bringing a spotlight to mental health.

On Ask the Expert, Josh Norman joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is a sports psychiatrist at Ohio State University. He describes the kind of mental struggles our athletes face especially during the current Winter Olympics.

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