After runner's suicide, University of Wisconsin Athletics increased mental health resources
The UW-Madison athletic department increased the number of in-house counselors for its 700 student-athletes and rolled out ...
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Mental distress is associated with injury and illness in elite Para athletes: a 44-week prospective study over 13 860 athlete days
Background The interest in elite athletes’ mental health has increased over the past decade. However, there is still a ...
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The Changing Landscape of College Athlete Mental Health
Changes in college athletics, including the NCAA transfer portal, NIL opportunities, roster limits, and expanded seasons, have created a new landscape for students' mental health.
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Training community coaches to deal with athletes’ mental health
requiring all Ohio school coaches to receive mental health training certification. Now, new funding is aimed at expanding the training to community-based sports groups. “We’ve got to equip ...
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What Are the Elements That Athletes Have to Have?
Athletes are strong, fast, and skilled. But what makes a great athlete? It’s not just about being good at a sport. There are ...
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A.J. Brown and Mental Health: A Powerful Message in Sports
A.J. Brown’s decision to read a self-help book during a playoff game highlights the importance of mental health in professional sports.
UFC Fighter Ryan Loder Shares Advice for Wrestlers, Stresses Mental Health
When Ryan Loder stepped into the UFC APEX ring in Las Vegas this past August his life was changed forever—the years of dedication to wrestling, seven-days-a-week workouts, and hunger for achieving ...