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How Athletes Can Cope With Getting Benched

By Patrick Cohn

When you are benched and forced to face adversity, you have a great opportunity to develop the skill of mental toughness.

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Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation

This groundbreaking book, from one of the global innovators in the integration of brain science with psychotherapy, offers an extraordinary guide to the practice of “mindsight,” the potent skill that is the basis for both emotional and social intelligence.

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Daniel J. Siegel, Daniel Goleman (foreword)
2010
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From Depression to Spiritual Awakening - Jeff Foster

In a meeting, Jeff Foster is asked about his spiritual 'quest', and speaks from the heart about his journey from suicidal depression to spiritual awakening. Recorded live, 25th April 2015 in the Netherlands.

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Jeff Foster
2015
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The Kennedy Forum: Michael Phelps and David Axelrod Discuss Mental Health

Michael Phelps discusses his struggle with mental health through his swimming career.

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Michael Phelps
2018
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A Still Quiet Place for Athletes: Mindfulness Skills for Achieving Peak Performance and Finding Flow in Sports and Life

Find flow and reach peak performance—in sports and in life. Based on the groundbreaking Still Quiet Place mindfulness program, this workbook provides practical, step-by-step exercises and skills to help you gain present-moment awareness and achieve your athletic goals.

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Amy Saltzman MD
2018
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Mindfulness for Student Athletes: A Workbook to Help Teens Reduce Stress and Enhance Performance

With this fun and engaging workbook for young athletes, you’ll find practical ways to cope with stress and improve your performance, no matter what sport you play.

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Gina M Biegel, Todd H. Corbin
2018
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Percy Harvin Says He Was High Every Game He Played | Untold Stories

Former NFL star Percy Harvin tells B/R’s Master Tesfatsion he was high for every game he played because of issues he had with anxiety. The former Seahawk also tells all on the fight he got into with Golden Tate ahead of Super Bowl XLVIII—before Marshawn Lynch played peacemaker.

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2019
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Returning to “Athlete” after Concussion | Jaclyn Stephens | TEDxCSU

Athletes who have sustained concussions are at a heightened risk for new injuries, including new concussions, when they return to play. This increased risk of new injury is likely due to ineffective evaluation and treatment protocols.

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2019
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Deep Breathing as a Coping Skill | Athletes Connected

Former University of Michigan football player Will Heininger shares a 10-second breath coping skill he uses during times of anxiety and overwhelming opportunity. This is a skill many high-level athletes use to improve their performance and everyday living.

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2017
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Simone Biles Opens Up on Taking Anti-Anxiety Medication

In Good Morning America interview, Simone Biles talks about her anxiety issues.

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Simone Biles
2018
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Kevin Love Details His Battles with Mental Illness | ESPN

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love sits down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss suffering with anxiety and depression, having his first panic attack on November 5th, 2017 and how he can help others suffering from mental illness open up and get the help they need.

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2018
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