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“When you’re a professional athlete, you’re put on a pedestal, like you have some superpower … so there’s just no time to focus on your mental health.” Larry Sanders. According to research, five to ten percent of athletes experience stress. In many cases, sports help manage stress. Sports (and exercise) cause the body to release […]
“Mental health is an invisible thing, but it touches all of us at some point or another. It’s part of life.” Kelvin Love There are a variety of illnesses that are linked to stress. Athletes are commonly diagnosed with generalized stress disorder, but other more specialized stress illnesses are. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and post-traumatic […]
“I’ve never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies… I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I’m ready for the moment.” Stephen Curry Despite some of the advantages that top basketball players enjoy, the frequency of mental health concerns in elite sports is comparable to the general […]
“ I underestimated mental health, honestly. I had anxiety, a little bit of depression from being locked in here. I just wasn’t here. I was checked out.” Paul George Paul George did not look like himself for a week before the game and his performance during the game was not good. While the world thought […]
“Mental health is an invisible thing, but it touches all of us at some point or another. It’s a part of life.” Kelvin Love Mental health can be one of the most challenging topics to discuss with someone. One group of people who have the most challenging time talking about mental health is athletes. Athletes […]