Victoria Arlen recounts 2021 crisis for National Suicide Prevention Month
Paralympic gold medalist and renowned sportscaster, TV personality and motivational speaker Victoria Arlen is opening up about her mental health journey for National Suicide Prevention Month.
After spending years in a vegetative state as a kid and later winning Paralympic gold, she still faced tough battles with depression and anxiety, leading to a major crisis in 2021.
Victoria Arlen emphasizes strength in vulnerability
A life-changing 3am call with her mom helped her choose hope over giving up.
She started therapy, leaned on friends and family, and even bounced back after a severe relapse in December 2025 that briefly took away her mobility again.
Now, Victoria encourages others to reach out for help, saying Victoria encourages others to reach out for help, saying, "There is strength in vulnerability."
Her story is all about not being afraid to speak up or lean on your community when things get hard.