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[citation needed] Sport organizations are advised to recognize athlete mental health as not only a core component of a healthy elite sport system but also as a key indicator of the athlete's effectiveness [173]. Some common stressors that affect an athlete's mental health are injuries, underperforming, and environmental factors. [174]
Others believe that student athletes do not feel comfortable enough seeking mental health help due to the stigma surrounding it. Instead, they believe that work needs to be done towards eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health, and work to ensure athletes and universities value mental health the same as physical health. [53]
Between the ages of 5-24, each year there are 2.6 million emergency room visits. Coaches and parents can put a lot of pressure on a youth athlete which can cause injury, burnout, over-scheduling, and the pressure to succeed. In the past, the New York Times ran an online debate on children’s sport-life balance. [17]
The champion Olympic swimmer is a prominent advocate for mental health, frequently sharing his struggles with anxiety and depression. "Therapy saved my life," Phelps declared in a 2022 interview ...
From football moms to state champs and all-staters, here's what high school stars and coaches had to say around Peoria in 2023. Here are 48 of the best quotes from Peoria-area high school athletes ...
Mental toughness is a measure of individual psychological resilience and confidence that may predict success in sport, education, and in the workplace. [1] The concept emerged in the context of sports training and sports psychology, as one of a set of attributes that allow a person to become a better athlete and able to cope with difficult training and difficult competitive situations and ...
She adds that using the word “should” can unwittingly lead to feelings of shame, as if they should have already known and done better. Dr. Danda points to one alternative: “I have some ideas ...
The subject of mental health in association football has been described as a "stigma" in the sport, [1] although other professional sports are also affected. [2] Studies suggest that professional footballers may experience higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to the general population.