Juan Manuel Fernandez
Juan Manuel Fernandez is a 34-year-old Argentine basketball player currently playing for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italy's Serie A. After a hiatus from professional basketball due to struggles with depression, he returned to the sport in October 2023. Fernandez candidly shared his experiences with mental health issues, revealing that he often felt overwhelmed and even wished to injure himself to avoid the pressures of playing. His journey back to basketball also led him to become a mental coach, aiming to support others facing similar challenges, drawing inspiration from his own battle and his brother Gustavo's achievements in wheelchair tennis.
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Spain:
Juan Manuel Fernández has been unanimously elected as the president of the Audiencia Nacional.
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Spain:
Juan Manuel Fernández is a magistrate proposed for the presidency of the Audiencia Nacional.
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Italy:
Juan Manuel Fernandez, a basketball player from Umana Reyer Venezia, opened up about his struggles with depression.
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