Gabi Butler Opens Up About Balancing Mental Health and Public Pressure, Says All Athletes Feel ‘Defeated’ at Times (Exclusive)

Butler emphasizes the importance of athletes’ mental health for World Mental Health DayNEED TO KNOWGabi Butler says cheerleaders need mental focus and teammates who recognize when someone is struggling while talking to PEOPLE about World Mental Health Day, which falls on Oct. 10“Every great athlete has had days where they feel defeated, and that’s completely okay,” she shares