Athlete Mental Health

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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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,…

7 years ago

Is there a connection between low self-esteem and anxiety?

I’ve often wondered if there is a connection between low self-esteem and anxiety because of the shared trait of negative…

7 years ago

Athlete Mental Health Tips for Balancing Sports and Life

Everyone can relate to the feeling of pressure. Athletes, in particular, feel a constant need to somehow strike a balance…

7 years ago

How to use Meditation to Help Relieve Pregame Jitters

Pregame jitters plague tons of athletes at all levels including professionals. It’s a common topic in athlete mental health discussions…

7 years ago

Athlete Mindfulness for Beginners

The word “mindfulness” is thrown around a lot these days, but what does it mean and how can it help…

7 years ago

How to stop a fear of loss and pain

Just like anyone else, lots of athletes fear loss and pain. Learning how to stop being afraid of loss and…

7 years ago