One of the biggest female increases — surprisingly, or maybe not — is in boxing and martial arts, where Laureus supports several programs which are principally female based or appeal to all.
Epperson speaks about the stigma pro athletes face when talking about mental health, the difference between men and women in their susceptibility to mental health issues, the warning signs when someone may be slipping into depression, and why we are mentally unprepared for the unpredictable stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
National Team, Franklin competed at UC-Berkeley before turning professional.