Michiko Dohi, a doctor who is deputy head of the Japanese Olympic delegation and in charge of medical affairs. The Japanese delegation to the Paris Olympics will include four mental health experts -- the first Summer Olympics where such experts, called "welfare officers," will accompany Japanese athletes.
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Previously, mental health services for Japanese athletes were provided online, but it is easier for athletes to talk to accompanying experts.
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Seigi
So many experts in Japan!
John-San
I totally agree, this is a good move. We in Australia enjoy our international and national competitors. But going off the continuing dally articles like the one next to this. "78-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of killing 54-year-old daughter." There is a crisis within Japan's aging. This and more are a daily occurrence off elderly son/daughter, elderly Father / Mother murdering each other. It's not normal and I assume its a social pressure issues that needs far more attention prior the your countries Olympians mental health issues which they have access to through their medical health team.
Speed
I don't think mental health experts are needed for Olympic athletes.
Hawk
Interesting. What Olympics and what events did you compete in to be able to give such valuable insight?
Speed
Sorry, I didn't know I actually had to be an Olympic athlete to make a comment on the Quote of the Day.
BertieWooster
"mental health experts"
Experts? Really?
Hawk
You do in order to unequivocally declare that such athletes don't need mental health support. Otherwise, how would you know?
Hawk
^I'm sorry. You didn't 'unequivocally declare' it. That's my mistake. Let me restate: What do you base your opinion on?