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Global Sport Matters highlights Mental Health in Sport
GLOBAL SPORT MATTERS HIGHLIGHTS
Mental Health in Sport
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Athletes continue to tell us they are not okay with their actions and words. In response, the sports industry has acknowledged it can and should be doing more to support the people who are its lifeblood, from athletes to coaches and beyond.
Sport is both reckoning with its roots, uncovering how history and habit created circumstances that don’t suit everyone who competes, as well as navigating new territory during a time of unprecedented strain on our mental well-being. By making mental health a priority, sport has an opportunity to confer a host of benefits supporting mental wellness and to be more safe, inclusive, and inspiring.
What’s Missing in How We Talk About Athlete Mental Health?
The sports industry has heightened its attention on the mental wellbeing of athletes, and most professional teams now employ mental health professionals. But new Global Sport Institute research shows there are gaps in how athlete mental health is being studied and treated, with profound consequences.
MIKAELA BREWER
FORMER STANFORD ATHLETE
What the NCAA and College Athletic Departments Need to Know About Athlete Mental Health
Mental health is rigidly and fatally misunderstood, especially in college athletics. A former Division I college basketball player explains what the NCAA and university athletic programs miss about athlete mental health.
Supporting ‘Middle-Status Athletes’ Starts with Understanding, Development and Clarity
Not every young athlete can be neatly sorted into bench warmer or superstar. Some fall in the middle, and they carry unique needs and can pose specific challenges for coaches.
Read the full article at bit.ly/GSMSupportingMiddleStatusAthletes
