Channel: SOCCER.COM

Category: Sports

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Description: “The goal is not to say the perfect thing…the goal is to make people feel listened to.” Former Duke standout and rising #NWSL defender Schuyler DeBree suddenly found herself in a deep mental health crisis that made her question everything. In this What It Takes episode, we sit down with Schuyler to talk about her struggles, how she navigated through the hardest time in her life, and how she is using her own experience to help destigmatize athlete mental health moving forward. If you or someone you know needs help, visit the National Institute of Mental Health at nimh.nih.gov for access to resources. In our #WhatItTakes series, we explore the dreams, sacrifices, talent and dedication of up-and-coming soccer players as they navigate the path to professional soccer and stardom. Follow SOCCER.COM on: ►Instagram: instagram.com/soccerdotcom ►Twitter: twitter.com/soccerdotcom ►Facebook: facebook.com/soccerdotcom ►YouTube: youtube.com/soccerdotcom