Athlete Mental Health

Prioritizing Athlete Mental Health is Here to Stay

Once upon a time, no one dared to talk about his or her struggles with mental health publicly. We lived…

5 years ago

Speaking Up is Being Mentally Tough

Say what you need to say. As we see more and more athletes come forward publicly about their struggles with…

5 years ago

Top Mental Health Risk Factors for Retired Athletes

In retirement, athletes go through major transitions as they begin a new phase of their life. While this transition might…

5 years ago

Mental Health Performance Tips for Athletes

When an athlete seeks to take their game to the next level, one of the top areas they look to…

5 years ago

How can mindfulness help athletes overcome anxiety?

If you’re an athlete who has ever experienced the fear, worry, and discomfort of anxiety, then you’ve probably looked for…

5 years ago

Top 15 Questions Retired Athletes Have

Over the years, I’ve heard countless stories from retired athletes about their struggle after sports. Many of them fell into…

5 years ago

How Athletes Can Mentally Cope with Physical Decline

As athletes and as humans our bodies will inevitability change as we age. While we may not have control over…

5 years ago

Creating Emotionally Safe Spaces for Athletes

Creating emotionally safe spaces for athletes is a huge component of mental health and wellness. Reducing the stigma through conversation,…

5 years ago

Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and a Panic Attack

“What’s anxiety?” a high school football player once asked me during a talk on mental health that I was giving…

5 years ago

Navigating a Panic Attack During Stressful Transitions

I was in the middle of a meeting when my most recent panic attack occurred. I don’t have them often,…

5 years ago