Julie Kliegman is a writer and editor in Queens, New York. They wrote the book Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes. They are at work on a Renée Richards biography, tentatively titled Finding Renée. Their work has appeared in outlets including The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Bookforum, Slate, The Ringer, Texas Monthly, Vulture, BuzzFeed News, The Verge, and Washington Monthly.
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Speaking publicly about depression or anxiety can be healing for athletes, but not everyone wants to become a spokesperson for mental health