Fear and anxiety associated with perceived though not empirically based long-term effects of concussion may also exacerbate anxiety and mood issues for many athletes following their injury. The purpose of this chapter is to review key mental health issues that athletes may face following concussion ...
Gone are the days that coaches can ignore the mental health struggles of their athletes. Here's how to care for and support your athletes mental health.
Recent research has attested to the prevalence of mental health issues in sport, and the need to identify factors that could promote athletes’ mental health. In this study, we investigated: (a) whether authentic leadership is associated with athletes’ mental health directly and indirectly via psy...
Although, mental health awareness is increasing, there are still barriers. There is still a huge stigma towards mental health within sporting culture and this can lead to athletes feeling reluctant to speak out or seek support. This is because they can become worried about their sport’s staff...
They face the same mental-health challenges as their four-year peers. But the support they receive varies across the country — from a complete cut of on-campus services to a multimillion-dollar pledge of support. Read FACES People who illuminate the struggles among us. The Challenges Faced by...
"Interestingly, whether someone was an active athlete, or a retired one did not seem to change how often they reported sleep or mental health issues, with both groups reporting similar rates of these disorders after retirement. "This highlights that retired athletes still face mental health challen...
Could they help in addressing the unique mental strains athletes face? And, more broadly, how could they be safely integrated into a comprehensive mental health management strategy? Are there any unique considerations in this area of research?
Star Athletes Share Their Mental Health “Rituals,” Encouraging Fans to Prioritize Their Mental Health
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), aware of the struggles young athletes face, increased its mental health resources ahead of the Tokyo Games. Psychologists and psychiatrists are onsite in the Olympic village and established a “Mentally Fit Helpline” as a confidential health support service...
in pain, they are more likely to tell a friend, and they’re more likely to seek help. I think boys tend to be more vulnerable to looking weak. That’s one of the reasons athletes seem to have so much more power as influencers than we previously imagined in the mental health sphere...