NFL & football | Mental Dimes

A vivid, impressionistic watercolor-style painting shows Jarren Duran standing alone in the outfield at Fenway Park at night. Viewed from behind, Duran wears a gray road uniform with “DURAN 16” on the back, his head slightly bowed and helmet hanging at his side. Towering above him, the iconic Green Monster wall is covered with scoreboard details and advertisements, while a packed crowd looms in the background. Large, harsh banners in the stands display taunting messages directed at him. The scene uses bold, chaotic brushstrokes and saturated colors to contrast the energy of the crowd with the isolation of the player, emphasizing the emotional weight of performing under public scrutiny.

Feel Something, Say Something: How Mental Health Openness in Sports is Changing

"Essentially: What happens when you can't just rub dirt on your brain and walk it off? This is when mental health can suffer greatly, which can have tragic consequences."

The View from Here

Tim Josephs

Apr 304 min read

Feel Something, Say Something: How Mental Health Openness in Sports is Changing

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