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Therapy animals step in to support Olympians' mental health
Original: Therapy animals: a special support system for Olympians’ mental health – “They can really help emotionally”
Olympic athletes are being offered therapy animals as part of mental health support systems at the Games. Organisers say the animals can help emotionally, giving competitors a way to ease stress and pressure during competition. The initiative reflects growing attention to athlete wellbeing after years in which stars have spoken openly about the psychological toll of elite sport.
Why now: Attention to athlete mental health is growing, and comfort animals at Olympic venues is a novel, feel-good measure.
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