Athlete Mental Health

What is emotional intelligence in sports mental health?

In athlete mental health, one of the areas that must be addressed is emotional intelligence. This is a critical part…

5 years ago

Mental Toughness and Mental Health in Sports

Mental toughness and mental health are both hot topics in sports. What do they have to do with one another?…

5 years ago

Should you share your emotions on social media?

Should you share your emotions on social media? This is a question I received during a talk I gave about…

5 years ago

Athletes: How to Stop Overthinking

Overactive thoughts plague a lot of people, and for athletes, this can be particularly distracting when they are expected to…

5 years ago

How to Listen to Someone Struggling with Mental Health

Everyone needs to be heard and to feel heard. People who are struggling with mental health often feel immensely wrapped…

5 years ago

How does poor sleep affect student athlete mental health?

It’s said that you spend about one-third of your life sleeping, which makes sense because if you sleep eight hours…

5 years ago

Is focusing on being “extraordinary” bad for your mental health?

It’s healthy to have goals and to work on self-improvement. But, can being too focused on chasing extraordinary experiences hurt…

5 years ago

Boost Your Mental Health with Kindness

Kindness is a word we begin learning when we are very young. We’re taught concepts like The Golden Rule (treat…

5 years ago

What Does Emotional Flatlining have to do with Athlete Mental Health?

I probably don’t have to tell you that mental health has a lot to do with emotions  (e.g., how much…

5 years ago

Is the New NFL Mental Health Policy Enough?

Professional sports organizations are making moves by hiring personnel and enacting policies to support players in mental health. Last summer,…

6 years ago