Mental health in the student athlete

Student-athletes are often subjected to a substantial amount of pressure, having to successfully balance their academic studies with their sporting commitments. This greater level of stress experienced by student-athletes may in part be due to the decreased amount of time that they are warranted to complete the increased responsibilities placed upon them.....

......Coaches are often the front lines to athletes’ mental health. Therefore, it is helpful for coaches to have an understanding of the resources that are available to allow their athletes to reach their maximum potential in both their sporting and academic commitments.

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Bethany`s Notes
Notes: This article gives some good advice to both coaches and athletes on how to address mental health topics. Student athletes need to find time for themselves and coaches must be able to understand the demands placed on each individual on their team. Each individual is different and will handle the situations differently.