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Ortega: How undiscussed sports trauma affects mental health

Over the past couple of months, I’ve recently gotten back into therapy to help deal with some emotional baggage – most of which developed from playing competitive soccer when I was growing up. Being ... Read More

Stanford soccer star's death renews questions about student-athletes' mental health

After confirming her 22-year-old daughter Katie Meyer had died days earlier by suicide, Gina Meyer wondered aloud this month if the star goalkeeper for Stanford University's women's soccer team might ... Read More

GAME ON FOR MENTAL HEALTH: THE AD COUNCIL, STAR ATHLETES ENCOURAGE FANS TO CARE FOR THEIR MINDS

New "Love, Your Mind" Playbook initiative harnesses the unifying power of sports to offer mental health tools and inspiration The Ad Council is convening a powerful coalition of professional athletes ... Read More

Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries

On July 28, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League's headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before ... Read More

Improving the mental health of student athletes

Every year, millions of American youths join a sports team, either through school or a community league. Studies show that participating in sports can have positive mental health benefits for children ... Read More

Why Mental Health Is The Ultimate Non Negotiable Component Of Fitness

Commit to integrating one mental health practice into your daily routine this week. Remember, you can't have a healthy body without a healthy mind. Read More

What this professional athlete's mental health journey can teach the workplace

At 33, world champion sprinter, businesswoman and mental health advocate Jasmine Blocker already has a long list of accomplishments to her name. One of these is learning to better manage her own ... Read More

Correcting 12 Common Misconceptions About Mental Health

Despite growing awareness, myths and misconceptions about mental health still shape how people think, talk, and act around mental health issues. These misunderstandings don't just misinform, they can ... Read More

Their son was 'too unstable to function outside of hospital.' Insurance denied his mental health treatment anyway.

Nick Benz-Bushling never imagined that managing his son’s mental health care would turn into a real-life horror story. After years of struggles, 16-year-old Johnathan attempted suicide in February. Read More