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Simone Biles Chose Herself

By Camonghne Felix — 2021

“I should have quit way before Tokyo.”

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Understanding Student-Athlete Burnout

What leads to burnout is too much training stress coupled with too little recovery. Training stress can come from a variety of sources on and off the field, such as physical, travel, time, academic or social demands.

Keith A. Kaufman

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Mind, Body and Sport: The Psychiatrist Perspective

Many changes are taking place in our culture that influence the mental and emotional well-being of today’s student-athletes. The pressure associated with student-athletes’ daily routine can create intense emotional responses.

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The Pros and Cons of Youth Sports Aren’t Only Physical

Be mindful of a young athlete’s psychological well-being.

Marika Lindholm

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Athletes and Mental Health with Dr. Matthew Sacco

Sports psychologist Matthew Sacco, PhD, talks about the specific mental health concerns athletes face as early as childhood, and how sports fans, parents and coaches alike can play a role in supporting their wellness.

Cleveland Clinic

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Playing sport during COVID-19 pandemic eased anxiety and depression for students

School sports came to an abrupt halt during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. How this impacted adolescents' health, who were otherwise generally active in sports in their school, is examined in new research.

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Op-Ed: Are Youth Sports Harming Our Kids’ Mental Health?

Evidence suggests that as young people compete more intensely in sports, gains in mental wellness may be replaced by mental health challenges particular to competitive athletics.

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What Do Athletes with ADHD Need to Know About TUEs?

In recent years across the U.S., there’s been a consistent increase in the number of children and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Parental Pressure Takes a Toll on Young Athletes

There is a fine line between parental support and pushiness.

Robert T Muller Ph.D.

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Parent Sports Pressure Can Leave Kids with Overwhelming Expectations

Whether pressure is unintentional or by design, kids feel it and it can lead to poor athletic performance and other unintended consequences, including poor stress coping and falling grades.

Dr. Chris Stankovich

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Emma Raducanu Puts Success Down to ‘Very Hard-to-Please Parents’

Eighteen-year-old US Open winner says upbringing has given her mental strength to succeed.

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