Deseret News In Los Angeles during Pac-12 football media day Tuesday, mental health was a frequently discussed topic. Share this story Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Earlier this week, Team USA star gymnast Simone Biles decided to put her mental health first and withdrew from the team competition during the Tokyo Olympics. During the pandemic, mental health received more attention in both society and in sports. College athletes had their seasons truncated due to COVID-19. At Utah, athletes had to deal with plenty of anxiety, as the Utes played only five games last year. Then in December, star running back Ty Jordan tragically died.