Athlete Mental Health

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…

7 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…

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