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In Retirement, Olympic Gold-Medalist Michael Phelps Is a Mental Health Advocate

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Michael Phelps is a fascinating case study in optimism. But optimism is not Phelps’ default position. He has been transparent about his mental health struggles , including describing a crippling bout with depression in which he didn’t leave his room for four days. The American Dream lies to us in all kinds of ways.