Every stroke of swimmer Felipe Ribeiro in the pool at the Pan American Games reminded the Brazilian of the bipolar disorder he dealt with ahead of competing in…
A talking point at the athletes’ village, Ribeiro’s painted nails have invited some of his competitors and teammates to hear about his story.Every stroke of swimmer Felipe Ribeiro in the pool at the Pan American Games reminded the Brazilian of the bipolar disorder he dealt with ahead of competing in Chile.
“The treatment for bipolar disorder is a combination between psychological therapy and medicine. It doesn't work without the coordination between the psychologist and the psychiatrist,” said sports psychologist Eduardo Cillo, a staffer of Brazil's Olympic committee at the Pan American Games. “The chance of a relapse is enormous if only one part of the treatment is performed.
Angel Brutus, a licensed counselor working at the USOPC, said mental health professionals have worked to detect early signals and symptoms such as Ribeiro’s and point athletes toward help. She couldn't specifically discuss cases but says she and her colleagues are not only active listeners, but also “elite noticers."
Cillo said there’s a tough balance to strike between athletes’ wellness and helping them achieve their best performances.
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