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Mental Health

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I’m a Child Psychiatrist: Here Are 5 Things I Do for My Kids’ Back-To-School Mental Health
September 6, 2024
Here's how you can help your child navigate back-to-school stress and anxiety, according to a father of four and child psychologist.
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How to Overcome High Expectations on a New Team
July 19, 2024
Sports phycologists explain the research they have discovered with dealing with new team dynamics and how parents, coaches, and athletes can help minimize the pressure and maximize performance.
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The Coaches’ Guide to Supporting High School Athlete Mental Health
July 2, 2024
Sports teams offer unique opportunities to create spaces where teens and young adults feel safe, seen, heard, and valued, and coaches are ideally positioned to provide that support. You can be the first to notice when an athlete is struggling emotionally.
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Beyond the Body: How the Brain Gets Involved in Sport
June 24, 2024
Michele LaBotz, TrueSport Expert and sports medicine physician, explains the basics of brain chemistry that may change the way you coach your athletes.
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9 Tips for Coping With the End of Sport
June 15, 2024
Dr. Jessica Bartley, senior director of psychological services with the USOPC, has a few tips for navigating the end of sport in an athletes' life.
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Do You Know How to Help Your Athlete After a Bad Game?
June 8, 2024
Here are a few simple strategies to help your youth athlete move on after a bad game in a way that's productive.
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10 Reasons to Start Swimming
June 4, 2024
Discover the top 10 reasons to start swimming. Dive into fitness, fun, and community! Start your aquatic journey today!
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How to Help Your Overwhelmed Athlete Set Realistic Goals
December 7, 2023
As a parent, you can help your athlete hone in on what really matters to them. Here are some easy ways to help your overwhelmed athlete set realistic goals.
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7 Ways Communities and Systems Can Support Mental Wellness for Student-Athletes
November 28, 2023
TrueSport Experts share the tangible ways communities and systems can best support mental wellness for student-athletes.
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5 Ways Caregivers and Coaches Can Support Mental Wellness for Student-Athletes
November 28, 2023
Longtime sports sociologist Jay Coakley, PhD is helping break down the tangible ways that caregivers and coaches can support athletes with mental wellness.
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