TrueSport Talks Mental Wellness: Deja's Story

TrueSport Talks Mental Wellness: Deja’s Story

January 20, 2022

In this video, Paralympian Deja Young-Craddock talks through her journey to starting some of the most challenging conversations of her life – improving her mental health. Deja discusses with TrueSport how starting her professional athletic career while being a pre-med student impacted her well-being. She discusses how a conversation on improving your mental health is more important than winning any medal.

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