Simone Biles Is ‘Blowing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Out of the Water,’ Says Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps, the winningest swimmer of all time, has nothing but praise for Simone Biles, widely-regarded as the gymnastics G.O.A.T., for sharing her mental health struggles with the world when she withdrew from events at the Tokyo Olympics this past summer.

“As somebody who’s struggled with depression and anxiety,” Phelps tells PEOPLE, Biles “opening up and talking about mental health is a big, powerful step forward toward blowing the stigma out of the water. It’s more powerful than we can imagine.” Read More