Skiing Champion Mikaela Shiffrin's Recovery: A Team Effort with Michael Phelps

When you're an athlete like Mikaela Shiffrin, your body isn't the only thing that needs to be strong. Your mind does too. Shiffrin, a top skier, just had surgery. She's not alone in this tough time. Fellow athlete and mental health advocate, Michael Phelps, is cheering her on. Shiffrin's injury happened during a race in Vermont. She fell and hurt her lower right abdomen. The surgery was unexpected, but she's staying positive. She even shared a video about it on Instagram. Her fans and Phelps sent her love and strength. Injuries can be hard on the mind too. Shiffrin's story shows how important mental health is for athletes. Phelps has talked about this before. He struggled with depression after the Olympics. Now, Shiffrin is on the road to recovery. She's part of a group of athletes who are talking about mental health.