Mental health in athletics: Victoria Garrick speaks to students on Fresh Check Day


Mental health in athletics: Victoria Garrick speaks to students on Fresh Check Day


.....Eventually, Garrick started seeing a therapist who was a tremendous help during her recovery. As an athlete, she found familiarity in sitting down with someone to work on her mental health; it was reminiscent of how she looked to coaches and trainers to help with her physical health. “If you’re struggling with your sport, you stay extra, you get more reps, you watch film, you sit with your coach,” Garrick said. “Seeing a therapist was like watching films with a coach.” .....
.....Garrick emphasized that the message she wanted to convey through her talk was not just limited to athletics. “Everyone is a part of this conversation,” she said. “You don’t have to fit a mold. Your body can do amazing things for you and not look a certain way.”......
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Bethany`s Notes: It`s always wonderful to hear about personal stories. Imagine if athletes saw a therapist as a coach...just someone who is helping you try to get better and what you want to do.

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