Naomi Osaka''s withdrawal from the US Open to take care of her mental health and Simone Biles'' decision to withdraw from several Olympic events has focused attention on some of the issues that female elite athletes can face. While Biles'' history includes trauma that one hopes is unusual,...
At the Child Mind Institute, we’ve invested in public awareness campaigns since 2017. Most recently, we did the You Got This campaign. And I am amazed at the power of athletes like Kevin Love or Brandon Marshall. They’re the epitome of physical health, so when they talk about their an...
We can use the diathesis-stress model to understand why athletes are at increased risk for mental health issues. We may assume that they have the same risk of mental health conditions as anyone else, but it's clear that the stressors they face are much more significant. Defensive lineman So...
The inability to properly manage stresses can spur the onset of mental health concerns. Athletes face both common stressors (like relationship strains or financial concerns) and specific stressors related to their sport. Here are some of the most impactful of the latter group. ...
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Canadian NHL teams’—including the Toronto Maple Leafs—third annual Hockey Talks was a month-long initiative to discuss mental health issues and treatment. Athletes and mental health professionals gathered to discuss thestigmaand stereotypes associated with mental illness and disability. ...
There is no better time than Mental Health Awareness Month for athletes to familiarize themselves with prioritizing mental health; doing this can impact not only your overall wellness but also has a positive impact on the lives of your teammates. TheDepartment of Health and Human Servicessai...
Star Athletes Share Their Mental Health “Rituals,” Encouraging Fans to Prioritize Their Mental Health
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Parental involvement and adolescent athletes’ mental health: The mediating role of psychological resilience 2024, Social Behavior and Personality Type, content, and triggers for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in autistic youth and their disclosure to caregivers ...