Fight against darkness: Lina Magull about her severe depression

Fight against darkness: Lina Magull about her severe depression

Lina Magull, the former national soccer player, recently instructed herself to a psychiatric private clinic to fight against severe depression. In her podcast "How are you, Lina Magull?" She speaks openly about her psychological problems and the challenges that she experienced in both sporting and private areas. Her depression became particularly acute after winning the European Championship 2022, where she won the silver medal with the German national team. Then it fell into a mental hole that became even deeper after the preliminary round at the 2023 World Cup. It was a condition in which she saw no way out and even no more inner contradiction to die, says Magull. Class = "Source_1"> Weser Kurier ]

The changes in their lives were serious: both their role at FC Bayern Munich and in the national team fell away, paired with profound private upheavals. This constellation meant that Magull ultimately moved to Inter Milan to Italy, which she later admitted to her problems, which, however, did not bring the hoped -for healing. In summer, after an intensive inner struggle, she finally decided to stay in the clinic. [Gesundheit-haette-kein-kein-zu-zu-zenben-a77c45-a72f-b6c2-6db0e7e1ab" Class = "Source_2">

The way to improve

After six weeks in the private clinic, Magull was able to grasp clear thoughts again and found back to joy in life and football. She is proud of her decision to choose the treatment of her depression. This step, she emphasizes, is her most important success - much more important than any sporty title. Magull also addresses the problem of the lack of treatment options in Germany, in particular the lack of psychotherapists and psychiatrists for continuous, intensive treatments. In view of her experiences, she pleads to take the topic of mental health seriously in sport and to invest more resources in this important facility. [ Deutschlandfunk Kultur ]

The discussion about mental health in sport has recorded speed in recent years. Numerous athletes, including prominent names such as Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles, have made their own fights public with psychological problems. This openness means that the topic is no longer taboo, but there is still a lot of educational work to do. The need for psychological support often exceeds the offer, which indicates structural challenges. [

In this transitional period, in which Magull tackles their problems, it is once more evident that the expectations of competitive athletes often contradict their real psychological stress. Awareness of these topics has grown, but it is crucial that trainers and supervisors are sensitized more to the mental health of their athletes. Finally, it can be stated: Magull's story is not only a personal but also an awakening call to get the conversation about mental health in competitive sports.