# Ellison: No Shame in Mental Health Struggles While Playing at 47

Ellison, a 47-year-old athlete, has spoken openly about her mental health struggles, saying she feels no shame. Her comments highlight the challenges faced by older sportspeople and the importance of discussing mental well-being in sport.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2k78nk1n34o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:19:35 GMT