Three Athletes Tackle Mental Health Over Dinner

In a world where mental health matters more than ever, basketball star DeMar DeRozan is back with the second season of his YouTube series "Dinners With DeMar. " This time, he's inviting fellow athlete Chris Paul and sports journalist Malika Andrews to join him. DeRozan, known for speaking openly about depression and anxiety, wants to use these dinners as a way to discuss mental health in sports. Paul, who also talks publicly about the importance of mental well-being, is excited to be part of this conversation. He quickly responded to DeRozan's Instagram post with enthusiasm. It seems like other athletes are interested too. In a promo video for the series, DeRozan mentions that others have reached out to share their stories. In sports, there's often a "tough guy" attitude, which can make it hard to talk about mental health struggles. By sharing his own experiences, DeRozan is helping to change this mindset and encouraging others to do the same. His memoir "Above the Noise," released earlier this year, gives readers a deeper look into his journey with depression and grief. So, over a meal, these three influential figures are not just eating together but also breaking down barriers around mental health stigma in sports.