Michael Phelps Shines Spotlight On Mental Health, Documentary On Today Show
American Olympic icon Michael Phelps was a special guest on NBC News’ TODAY, shining a light on his new documentary entitled The Weight of Gold.
Mental Health Concerns Up 150% to 200% Among NCAA Student-Athletes
A new NCAA survey shows that mental health concerns among its student-athletes are currently 150% to 200% higher than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Phelps Honored With Mental Health Advocacy Award
23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps has been honored with the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion for his role in mental health advocacy.
English Inst Of Sport Creates ‘Head Of Mental Health’ Position
To help with its delivery of the UK High Performance System Mental Health strategy, the English Institute of Sport (EIS) is looking for its first ‘Head of Mental Health’ leader.
Béryl Gastaldell: “Happy to still be alive” after bout with depression
Béryl Gastaldello told the French sports daily newspaper l’Equipe about the deep depression she went through in her final season at Texas A&M.
Mental Health for Athletes: A Meditation of Self-Acceptance
Self-acceptance can seem a bit counter-intuitive for athletes. This meditation is to help athlete’s begin to accept themselves fully and whole-heartedly…
Mental Health for Athletes: A Meditation for Self-Compassion
Athletes know how to be hard on themselves, but often don’t consider how self-compassion factors into their mental health…meditation helps athletes ease into the idea of self-compassion…
Club Wolverine is Leading the Way in Mental Health Training
Athletes Connected Program Coordinator Emily Klueh is taking her talents to Club Wolverine.
Creating an Open Environment to Speak About Mental Health
The intentional creation of an environment where athletes feel supported enough to speak about mental health can truly change lives…
Mental Health for Athletes: How Mindfulness Can Help
The past is history, tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift-that’s why they call it the present. – Mike Ditka
Mental Health for Coaches: Are You Living a Sustainable Lifestyle?
One is moved to admire them and to hope that someday the world will understand them; this strange breed they call coach…
Taking Control Of Your Mental Health & Understanding Your Triggers
Reacting to our triggers is normal, but if we don’t recognize them and respond to them appropriately, they may actually cause a downward spiral, making us feel worse and worse.
Mental Health for Athletes: 4 Steps to Letting Someone Know You Are Struggling
How do you let others know that you are struggling and need help?
Mental Health in Swimming: A Silent Struggle – One of Many
Thanks to Michael Lennon for submitting this piece. In the midst of our ongoing series on mental health in swimming, Michael’s reflections…