Transcripts for CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper 20220204 22:51

CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper February 4, 2022 22:51:00

i think most of them are handling it extremely well. >> in addition to being a top tier athlete, you're also a passionate advocate for athletes' mental health after some of your own struggles with anx anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. how do you think not being able to participate in some of the events and this strict quarantine bubble with no family members, how do you think it might affect the mental health of these athletes who already are under incredible pressure? >> it's definitely just kind of adding to that pile of stress. and don't get me wrong, the olympics are an incredible experience. they are life changing and my olympic experience was magical in so many ways. and ultimately, you know, the performance aspect is why everybody is there. and that is maybe the most important. but you can't perform well, you know, you might have trained physically and done all the right things but mentally, that takes a huge toll. i think people that aren't at

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