| About Beyond the Outcome | ||
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| Mental health should receive the same attention as physical injuries in professional sports | ||
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| Great Resources | ||
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| How Sports Affects Our Long Term Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A short article understanding that all of us at one time or another have had a negative experience with a coach. What coaches need to hear is that we need to help build up and teach skills and character. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 50 Date: 2/19/2019 1:38:25 PM | ||
| Sports Football There May Be a Surprising Link Between Depression and Concussions in Kids Who Play Football | ||
Bethany`s Notes: We know the answer to the question do concussions potentially lead to brain injuries later in life and possible mental illness. What this new research studies is whether kids who have depression are at a higher risk of suffering a concussion while playing football? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 50 Date: 2/19/2019 1:36:53 PM | ||
| Skater Gabrielle Daleman opens up about mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A brief article about Canadian ice skater Gabrielle Daleman and her personal sharing of dealing with mental health issues. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 52 Date: 12/28/2018 3:43:56 PM | ||
| NFL’s First In-House Therapist Tackles Mental Health Stigma in Pro Football | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The first full-time in house therapist has the first season almost under her belt. See what her experiences are like and what area is off limits to her based on her own limitations. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 52 Date: 12/28/2018 3:31:25 PM | ||
| New England Patriots` Josh Gordon to take `mental health break.` Here`s why he`s not the only elite athlete to need one. | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Somewhat older news as this came out last week but still relevant as it showcases that everyone needs a break sometimes to focus on their mental health and get things back in line with their beliefs and values. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 52 Date: 12/28/2018 3:19:48 PM | ||
| Resolve to Laugh More in 2019 | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Triathlon recommends you laugh just a bit more in 2019. Perhaps you can use some of their hilarious ideas of how `not` to train! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 52 Date: 12/28/2018 3:09:35 PM | ||
| Study: Division I college athletes outpace student peers in mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: An interesting study that definitely deserves follow-up. Because I am in the local area and know that UW student-athletes are well taken care of I would be interested in studies done at smaller DI institutions as well to see if the results are similar. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 52 Date: 12/28/2018 3:05:58 PM | ||
| Is video game addiction real? Former players, statistics say yes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: It is only appropriate that I highlight this article as esports is a real thing at college across America. Addiction is possible in all sports. It becomes less about fun, enjoyment, and doing your best and more about winning or losing. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 50 Date: 12/14/2018 1:12:19 PM | ||
| UK Sport strengthens mental health support for elite sport – appoints special panel and first mental health lead | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The UK continues to ramp up mental health support to the best athletes. Hopefully other countries continue to follow. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 50 Date: 12/14/2018 1:07:40 PM | ||
| The surprising role of childhood trauma in athletic success | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Do you need a form of trauma in your life to have a higher success rate as an athlete? This is a very interesting read. The last paragraph puts it best...provide a challenging and supportive environment where athletes can experience success and failure yet still feel supported. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 50 Date: 12/14/2018 1:03:47 PM | ||
| Florida lacrosse player Makenzie Mason: `I have to keep fighting` | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another personal story everyone should read. If you have never experienced depression but have friends or family who have this gives you a better understanding why it is so hard to reach out. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 49 Date: 12/7/2018 10:23:26 AM | ||
| Winning the Mental Game | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Some experiences from current student athletes and what they do to make sure they are keeping their mental health in check. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 49 Date: 12/7/2018 10:17:19 AM | ||
| NCAA coach`s advice to parents: You need to let your kids fail | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Notes from legendary coaches and how sports have changed over the past few decades. A great read for parents, coaches, and athletes. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 49 Date: 12/7/2018 10:14:38 AM | ||
| Secret cost of being an athlete | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Former Olympic athletes talk about life after sports. They discuss how to ask the tough questions and how to re-prioritize your life after retirement from elite sports. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 49 Date: 12/7/2018 10:10:50 AM | ||
| Kevin Dooney: I’m in a better frame of mind to cope with mental health challenges | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A Q&A with Irishman Kevin Dooney on his mental health struggles and the upcoming season. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 49 Date: 12/7/2018 10:03:15 AM | ||
| Penn State men`s tennis Chris Kuhnle returns to sport after mental self-care journe | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Sometimes you need a break to fully understand what you love and why you play. That break can allow you to sometimes come back even stronger. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 46 Date: 11/16/2018 5:16:55 PM | ||
| Talent. A Football Scholarship. Then Crushing Depression. | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The real and honest story about Isaiah Renfro. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 46 Date: 11/16/2018 5:13:30 PM | ||
| Lord family`s mission to promote safety in sports continues | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The story of how a family member continues a memory of hard work and determination in the face of tragedy. The family hopes for continued awareness for all youth players in any sport. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 46 Date: 11/16/2018 5:05:41 PM | ||
| 5 Keys for a Strong Transition From High School Sports to College Athlete | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Tips on how to make the transition from HS to college more manageable. I believe #5 might be the most important: Remember why you started your sport. When you feel overwhelmed and uncertain how to proceed go back to the basics...your love for the sport. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 46 Date: 11/16/2018 5:01:32 PM | ||
| 5 Ways Science Proves Kindness Is Good For Your Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: In the spirit of the month of November let`s take a moment and remember how important it is to be kind to one another. Being kind can help someone you don`t even know who might be going through a tough time. There are plenty of ways that being kind to another person can help YOU! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 46 Date: 11/16/2018 4:56:11 PM | ||
| Where Are the Women in Sports Science Research? | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Although this is not specifically mental health related it does apply to how we treat men and women as athletes. Most of the research is based on men and how their bodies respond....does this apply to mental health as well? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 45 Date: 11/9/2018 10:23:22 AM | ||
| The Scary Health Condition That All Former Athletes Need To Know About | ||
Bethany`s Notes: What was once recently thought to only affect women also affects men. It is not something we will think of as parents, athletes or coaches but something we should be aware of and talk about. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 45 Date: 11/9/2018 10:19:55 AM | ||
| Depression is Not a Weakness: Olympian Sarah True, Other Athletes Open Up About Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Sarah True gives some tips for dealing with depression while being an athlete at the end of this honest article. Read her experience and those of others. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 45 Date: 11/9/2018 10:13:47 AM | ||
| College Sports’ Newest Need: Psychologists | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another personal experience by a former runner at Indiana University. College is challenging and being a student athlete has even more challenges. How are we going to tackle these issues? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 45 Date: 11/9/2018 10:10:33 AM | ||
| Student-athletes see disconnect on mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Experiences from real students. How do we allow athletes to be honest about what they are struggling with but still keep the competition important and real? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 45 Date: 11/9/2018 9:57:37 AM | ||
| Kate Fagan talks perfectionism in college athletics | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another great read by Kate Fagan. Everyone is different and needs different feedback and support and realistic expectations. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 44 Date: 11/2/2018 1:47:12 PM | ||
| Boost Your Brain: Make Running Your Therapy | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Get out there and run! Check out the book "Running is My Therapy by Scott Douglas and find the long term mental health benefits of this lifelong sport that you can do with others or alone. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 44 Date: 11/2/2018 12:58:45 PM | ||
| High stress, job insecurity and unrealistic expectations put football managers at risk of mental health problems | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I find it interesting that the job security for a coach, manager and other leaders in elite sports is based on pretty much outcome alone. What a stressful situation no only for those individuals but also for the families as well. Is there another criteria that might be helpful here? Or where do we send these individuals to get additional help they might need to deal with the pressure and anxiety they face? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 44 Date: 11/2/2018 12:53:12 PM | ||
| Dr. Deb’s Mental Health Vitamin: Tips for athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great read for all athletes at any level. You are in control of your own mental health. Keep your dreams alive and also know when to ask for help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 44 Date: 11/2/2018 12:35:33 PM | ||
| Urban Meyer, Ohio State, And The Emphasis Of Mental Health In Sports | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Are you taking time to have your athletes check-in with one another and see how they can support one another? Take the time and make mental health a priority for your team | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 44 Date: 11/2/2018 12:32:04 PM | ||
| Athlete-Moms Face Mental Hurdles to Return to Competition | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another barrier for women to face in elite sport. There is a lot of transition and change for moms let alone for elite athletes who give birth and become a mom. This is a good insight into that world. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 43 Date: 10/26/2018 12:23:41 PM | ||
| Athlete anorexia highlighted by Olympian Colin Jackson | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Men talking and expressing their real experiences regarding mental health and the toll it has taken on their lives. We need more men to step up and talk about their experiences. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 43 Date: 10/26/2018 12:17:38 PM | ||
| Pros and Cons of Being a Student-Athlete | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A current student athlete`s insight on the pros and cons of being a student athlete. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 43 Date: 10/26/2018 12:14:57 PM | ||
| The art of de-stressing: VCU class gives student athletes a creative outlet | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Taking an art class that can help individuals focus on mental health is a great idea. Here is a professor helping student athletes and their need for a break...to take time out and just enjoy a class and be creative...not feeling the need to be `on`. Props to this professor. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 43 Date: 10/26/2018 12:04:47 PM | ||
| Greentown-native awarded NCAA Research Committee Scholar Award | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A story of a former athlete giving back. Bethany has went through many struggles on her own and she wants to help others develop as much as possible as well. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 43 Date: 10/26/2018 12:00:56 PM | ||
| GB Sport announces radical mental health plan | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Exciting to see how both Canada and the UK have really stepped up the support for elite athletes. There are a lot of former Olympicans in America that hope our country will do the same thing. How are we supporting the best of the best before, during, and after Olympic competition. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 41 Date: 10/12/2018 11:59:38 AM | ||
| Athletics to hold mental health training | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A new program at Washington State University will better help student athletes with coping skills and help to refer friends who might need help. What a great idea! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 41 Date: 10/12/2018 11:52:38 AM | ||
| Lanesha Reagan on World Mental Health Day: After the hashtags, are you ready to listen? | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great article by a form Oregon State volleyball player who speaks openly and honestly about her experiences. There are so many changes in college and also post college. Transitions are hard and it`s okay to ask for support. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 41 Date: 10/12/2018 11:49:31 AM | ||
| Former football player speaks to students about mental health, drugs | ||
Bethany`s Notes: When sports alone becomes your identity it is hard to find yourself when it is stripped away. Clarett exposes himself honestly and works to help the younger generation get help sooner. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 41 Date: 10/12/2018 11:43:53 AM | ||
| Gracie Gold gets real about mental health issues, plans return to Olympics | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Gracie Gold looks to compete again after a working through mental health issues for the past 2 years. She talked briefly about her experience and how she starts her day. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 41 Date: 10/12/2018 11:37:41 AM | ||
| First-of-its-kind study analyzes effects of video games on brain and body | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Since eports is a thing and colleges are giving scholarships to kids to play this it is only appropriate that I add this to the ever growing list of mental health concerns. New research will hopefully show the impact gaming has on the brain. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 40 Date: 10/5/2018 10:40:16 AM | ||
| Addressing mental health, Panthers hire Director of Player Wellness | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Very cool to see the Panthers hiring a full-time mental wellness therapist. I see this as an ever growing field for mental health professionals. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 40 Date: 10/5/2018 10:35:25 AM | ||
| Statistics show uptick in stress levels for first-year athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Why do you think students feel less confident about juggling both academic and athletic responsibilities? Are they less equipped? Unsure how to balance them? Any thoughts or feedback from you would be appreciated! | ||
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| ‘I don’t want them to think they’re ever alone’: How Penn State promotes mental health among its student-athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: It`s incredible to see a coach step up and be vulnerable with his team at such a high level. Glad to see Coach Cooper is honest with his team about his struggles with depression. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 40 Date: 10/5/2018 10:20:47 AM | ||
| BVU Student-Athletes Push for Mental Health Literacy on Campus | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Read this article and see how one student relates meditation to a washing machine. Good analogy! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 40 Date: 10/5/2018 10:16:40 AM | ||
| The Best Coach In College Sports Might Be a Psychologist | ||
Bethany`s Notes: In case you missed last week`s article about the research study here is another look at it from the researcher himself. Find all the details right here. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 39 Date: 9/28/2018 9:01:36 AM | ||
| Mental health should receive the same attention as physical injuries in professional sports | ||
Bethany`s Notes: An opinion article on how the NHL treats mental health. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 39 Date: 9/28/2018 8:57:38 AM | ||
| HomeOther CU sportsStory CU Buffs athletics, student group, working to make impact in mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: What a great opportunity for an educational experience after being encouraged by a professor. Now even more action has taken place and groups have been created at CU | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 39 Date: 9/28/2018 8:43:49 AM | ||
| `F.L.Y.` Movement encourages student athletes to talk about body image | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great opportunity in the East Coast for schools to bring in a group to do a workshop on body image. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 39 Date: 9/28/2018 8:40:28 AM | ||
| New Zealand sport `playing Russian roulette` with athletes` welfare, says NZAF boss Roger Mortimer | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A reality in many countries regarding Olympic athletes. Their experience after retiring is difficult because they have identified with their sport for such a long period of time. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 39 Date: 9/28/2018 8:36:18 AM | ||
| Yelled at, spit on and insulted: Inside the life of an NBA ref | ||
Bethany`s Notes: What a great read on how refs experience the game and how they need to rehearse positive self talk among all the other negative things they constantly hear. Remember the pressure is felt by both the players, coaches, and referees. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 38 Date: 9/20/2018 12:23:51 PM | ||
| CBT Can Help Elite Athletes Manage Stress | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Great new research is out on how CBT can help athletes perform better. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 38 Date: 9/20/2018 11:47:59 AM | ||
| USOC must do more to help retiring athletes: Phelps | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Michael Phelps speaks out again about the need for more support for retired Olympic athletes. He recently participated in a documentary entitled "The Weight of Gold" which exams the issues of mental health and Olympic athletes | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 38 Date: 9/20/2018 11:44:28 AM | ||
| Ten commandments for youth sports coaches | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A recommended read for all coaches and parents of kids in sports. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 38 Date: 9/20/2018 11:11:04 AM | ||
| Mayo players left panel due to ‘impact on mental health’ | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Team from around the world are dealing with mental health concerns. This can come from circumstances inside or outside the team itself. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 38 Date: 9/20/2018 11:04:17 AM | ||
| Dickmeyer ’19 Develops Mental Health Wellness Class | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A course designed by a student for students. This is a great way to continue and open up more about mental health. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 37 Date: 9/13/2018 2:12:47 PM | ||
| Mental Health for College Athletes – Ways to Focus on Mental Wellness | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Swim Swam provides some ways to address your mental health as an athlete. Take note as these will require you to prioritize YOU. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 37 Date: 9/13/2018 2:09:12 PM | ||
| New centre gives elite athletes the tailored mental health support they need | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The world`s second center specifically dedicated to supporting elite athletes that might struggle with mental health. Sweden built the first one in 2015 and now a place in Canada, set to focus on the same type of thing, has just opened. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 37 Date: 9/13/2018 2:06:01 PM | ||
| Taking off the mask | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another story from the north of us. It`s important to know that you can take your mask off. You can feel how your feel and do not need to apologize for it. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 37 Date: 9/13/2018 2:02:31 PM | ||
| 4 Things Every Coach, Parent, or Female Athlete Should Know About Running and Puberty | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This is a critical read on how to talk to female runners as their body changes with puberty. It gives some quick tips and guidelines to follow. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 37 Date: 9/13/2018 1:46:57 PM | ||
| SEC Champion Maddy Banic Opens Up About Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Even the best of the best struggle with mental health. Sometimes it takes time to figure out what will work for a person. Banic also discusses the NCAA rules surrounding a student withdrawing from school and how it is challenging for circumstances surrounding mental health. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 36 Date: 9/7/2018 4:56:40 PM | ||
| `It`s giving me hope`: Johnston player uses football, his coaches` help to fight his battle with depression | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great story on a student who had coaches put the student athlete first at the high school level. This story is key in what should happen when a student reaches out for help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 36 Date: 9/7/2018 4:34:48 PM | ||
| The College Program That De-Stigmatizes Mental Health Care in Sports | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A very good read. I would highly recommend a support team approach. No one person (therapist, coach, teammates, parents, etc..) should address this issue alone. I believe getting everyone on board to find ways to support an individual through the challenges of mental illness can be the best approach. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 36 Date: 9/7/2018 4:34:37 PM | ||
| Tackling the issue of mental health in sports | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Our society has a constant concern about how other people view us. Do we look weak or strong? Are we good enough or the best? Instead perhaps we should be looking at effort and learning from our experiences. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 36 Date: 9/7/2018 12:43:53 PM | ||
| Athletes are opening up. What’s next? | ||
Bethany`s Notes: We have seen more athletes open up in the past year about mental health issues than ever before. The more we talk the easier it will be for everyone to be honest and confront the issues. You can be competitive and want to win and still have feelings. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 36 Date: 9/7/2018 12:07:15 PM | ||
| Editorial | Hiring Andrea Wieland is a laudable step in Penn Athletics` approach to mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: More need are being met by making the mental health of student athletes a priority. I am encouraged that more institutions are getting on board and providing outlets for students. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 35 Date: 8/31/2018 11:36:53 AM | ||
| UNCG Student-Athletes and Mental Health: Part One | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Props to UNCG for bringing support and more access to their student athletes. This will continue to be a focus for more and more institutions. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 35 Date: 8/31/2018 11:29:34 AM | ||
| How To Coach While Considering the Changing Athlete Mentality | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great article on how to help coaches learn how to coach this newer athlete mentality. How do you push your athletes to get the best out of them without them feeling overwhelmed? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 35 Date: 8/31/2018 11:26:22 AM | ||
| Could the future edge in college sports be mental wellness? | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This TOPPS programs created special counseling sessions for student athletes. The results suggest that this may be the future of counseling student athletes in mental health. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 35 Date: 8/31/2018 11:23:39 AM | ||
| Athletes Share Their Mental Health Coping Strategies | ||
Bethany`s Notes: 5 elite athletes share their experience on their struggles with mental illness and give encouragement to those who are seeking help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 35 Date: 8/31/2018 10:45:59 AM | ||
| Australia enlists soldiers in drive for Olympic gold | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Hmmm....this is interesting. Anyone have their own thoughts to share with me on this? An advantage? I guess we will see in 2020. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 33 Date: 8/17/2018 9:04:04 AM | ||
| How the training staff keeps athletes going | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Athletic trainers are there for the safety of all the athletes. Their job is endless and they can end up being the person an athlete goes to for help. If you work with one, either as a coach or athlete, thank them for the work they do day in and day out. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 33 Date: 8/17/2018 8:58:03 AM | ||
| Former NHL players team up to break down mental health barriers for young athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another great group of individuals to the north of us discussing the topics of mental health in sports. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 33 Date: 8/17/2018 8:53:35 AM | ||
| The Category To Watch: Mental Health And Wellness With Athletes… | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This is certainly a hot topic right now. Let`s hope it continues in the right direction to help reduce the stigma of mental health and encourage hope and change. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 33 Date: 8/17/2018 8:48:19 AM | ||
| What are the sleeping habits of exceptional athletes? | ||
Bethany`s Notes: yes, certainly one could view this just as an advertisement for a specific mattress but than you would be missing the point which would be that quality sleep is an essential and necessary part of recovery. How many hours are you getting? I typically get around 8.5-9 a night! Make it a priority! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 33 Date: 8/17/2018 8:41:54 AM | ||
| Steve Smith Sr.: My personal battle with depression | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another male coming forward with his story of depression and being unsure how to handle his emotions. A good read on how to perhaps understand your thoughts and feelings on the inside and how to challenge them. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 32 Date: 8/10/2018 2:11:00 PM | ||
| `I was just so stuck in that mindset`: Young Kiwi athletes running on empty | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another great article on the need to fuel properly and the problems that can potentially happen when one doesn`t. A good read from a former elite athlete still working through the mental and physical side of her eating disorder. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 32 Date: 8/10/2018 2:01:53 PM | ||
| Sports and Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A 50 min podcast on when sports can be helpful but also when they can be too much. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 32 Date: 8/10/2018 1:50:30 PM | ||
| Nevada women`s basketball adds a focus on mental health this offseason | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great move for women`s basketball at Nevada. There are many ways to get extra information to student athletes so they have the right tools and know where to go if they need help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 32 Date: 8/10/2018 1:46:05 PM | ||
| Vandals athletes sought transfer, reported a rape. They say U of I and Rob Spear failed them. | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A very strong read about the desires of a student to achieve their best and stopped by someone in her path. I use this as a story to help others understand how collegiate athletics can become mentally drained fighting a system. The transfer rules have changed but this is a tough story to read. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 32 Date: 8/10/2018 1:38:36 PM | ||
| Headspace launches campaign for young men`s mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great initiative taken in Australia to promote the importance of mental health for young men. It`s critical both men and women feel able to reach out for help when they need it and not brush it off. | ||
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| Duke Launches Integrative Performance Excellence Group | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Duke launches a new program for all their student athletes. It`s great to see institutions looking at both mental and physical health and putting resources into both. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 31 Date: 8/3/2018 10:36:25 AM | ||
| This Fresno State campaign is promoting mental health awareness among athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Being brave and strong is asking for help when you need it. Watch the video and see how Fresno State is helping their student athletes remove the stigma of reaching out. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 31 Date: 8/3/2018 10:35:14 AM | ||
| Andy Murray Just Scored An Ace For Men`s Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: It`s rare to see athletes cry, let alone male athletes. Certainly they were perhaps tears of joy but perhaps also tears of relief. No matter what they were it is a statement that men can and will cry and it is okay. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 31 Date: 8/3/2018 9:55:50 AM | ||
| Women`s hockey player starts up UBC mental-health website aimed at athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great resources started by teammates after a tragedy. The more we talk about mental health the more we know and can feel comfortable to reach out. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 31 Date: 8/3/2018 9:50:29 AM | ||
| Former college football player pushes mental health awareness among UM student athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Athletes need to know there is an outlet and a place to go to reveal their weaknesses. It`s challenging to be at the highest level in sport and admit you might need help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 29 Date: 7/20/2018 2:00:10 PM | ||
| How Gaining Weight Made This Elite Runner Faster Than Ever | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Everyone`s body is different and each person has different caloric needs. As an athlete it`s hard to only eat healthy all the time to get the necessary caloric intake. Some words of advice: Eat what you know you should eat (proteins, carbs, fats, etc..), if you are still hungry go ahead at eat that cookie or two. Your body is an engine and it needs fuel to perform. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 29 Date: 7/20/2018 1:53:03 PM | ||
| Q&A: Dr. Lisa Post on digital mental health resources for athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A discussion about how digital mental health is used for all incoming student athletes at Stanford University. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 29 Date: 7/20/2018 1:45:38 PM | ||
| The power of asking for help: Former Oregon Ducks lineman Zach Okun on his battle with mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Are you as a coach or parent ready to have that hard conversation if necessary? Should they still be playing competitive sports at the elite level? We need to put the priority of the person first to a make sure they are making healthy choices for their life long term. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 29 Date: 7/20/2018 1:39:50 PM | ||
| Sharni Layton encourages mental health discussion after announcing netball retirement | ||
Bethany`s Notes: No matter what the sport is all athletes sometimes face mental health challenges. I think it`s health when an athlete can look back at their career and view it as a good run knowing they had achieved many of their dreams and goals. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 29 Date: 7/20/2018 1:29:26 PM | ||
| Athletes’ struggles with mental health issues mirror society | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another suicide recently by a former elite athlete. The word is getting out and more people are willing to be more open about their experiences. Let`s continue to share our stories so others know they are not alone. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 28 Date: 7/13/2018 3:41:49 PM | ||
| Are Concussions Tougher on Athletes with ADHD? | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another piece of relevant information for parents and coaches out there....certainly this does not prove a cause and effect relationship but definitely a correlation. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 28 Date: 7/13/2018 3:33:42 PM | ||
| Montana teens organize to prevent suicides | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Teens are getting involved to help their peers. This is a great example how one community rallied to spread the work about suicide awareness. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 28 Date: 7/13/2018 3:29:10 PM | ||
| A Former Athlete Reflects on His Role in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Although you can`t change your past you can self reflect and change the future. An insightful article on how one individual feels he may have contributed to CTE. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 28 Date: 7/13/2018 3:23:12 PM | ||
| Smartphone apps links patients to mental health professionals | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Out of Canada comes the VictoryLab, a way to connect students to mental health professionals through a smartphone. I have yet to test it but it appears to be a work in progress. New ideas on addressing mental health needs happen regularly these days. Hopefully we see some success with them. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 28 Date: 7/13/2018 3:22:57 PM | ||
| Like too many, Andi Boe tore her ACL — this is how she returned: Part I | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Part one of a real story about the experiences of an ACL injury...the operation, setbacks, mental and physical challenges. I utilized the quote above to show her real self....the ideas we have in our minds about others and their experiences. Why is it a pet peeve of hers when other athletes go down crying and screaming and then come back later in the game? Do we view them as weak? Less than? Not tough enough? Do we need to change that mentality? Or perhaps as a coach we need to be more aware of how we respond to those on our team and other teams when injuries happen. | ||
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| Q&A: William Land, UTSA Department of Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to TumblrShar | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A good reminder that mental skills and strategies can be learned in order to perform at the highest level. This can be applied to many different aspects of life..not just sports. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 27 Date: 7/5/2018 5:48:28 PM | ||
| Ravens Rookie Hayden Hurst Opens Up About Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Looks to hear more from Hayden and his focus on being open and honest about mental health struggles. He moves into the NFL this year after a unique career starting out with baseball and moving to football. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 27 Date: 7/5/2018 5:42:43 PM | ||
| Out to squash stigma, Clemson invests in athletes` mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: More and more institutions are putting a focus on the mental health of student athletes. Glad to see Clemson taking a huge step here. All coaches in their athletic department will be required to attend a meeting to help coaches better understand how to have conversations and how to refer a student for additional help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 27 Date: 7/5/2018 5:31:23 PM | ||
| Andi Boe, Part II: When an athlete goes down | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Part two of Andi Boe`s rehab story. Overall I think this story is very well put together and real. I love how Andi is honest with her feelings. Perhaps in this situation teaching a student mindful self-compassion would help especially during the early stages of rehab. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 27 Date: 7/5/2018 5:14:19 PM | ||
| Grip on Sports: CTE and the death of a young athlete | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A good question...is anyone safe? What makes someone less susceptible to CTE? I think most of us thought the position a athlete played but perhaps there is more. The information and research on CTE is ongoing and interesting to follow. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 26 Date: 6/29/2018 12:17:31 PM | ||
| Blue Jays putting emphasis on mental performance throughout organization | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The Blue Jays are focusing on an important aspect and basically making it a requirement for all the guys on their team. It starts right away after the draft and continues throughout their career...a focus on mental health and mindfulness. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 26 Date: 6/29/2018 12:00:44 PM | ||
| ‘It was the worst two years of my life’: North Melbourne’s Todd Goldstein on On the Mark | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another personal story from an Australian football player. Understanding how important it is to reach out when you need help is the first step to realizing you are not alone. Once you reach out you can be validated that your feelings and experiences are real and you can take steps to work through the challenges you are facing. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 26 Date: 6/29/2018 11:52:01 AM | ||
| How Physical Injuries Affect Your Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Injuries can definitely impact your mental health. This can be the case for a daily exerciser all the way to an elite athlete. When you can`t do something you want to do it can put you in a sour mood. If you need help reach out.... | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 26 Date: 6/29/2018 11:43:14 AM | ||
| The NBPA`s First Mental Health Director Has an Ambitious Plan for the Future | ||
Bethany`s Notes: It`s taken a good 6 years since Royce White`s conflict with the NBA. Finally, the NBA has a Director of Mental Health. This articles outlines the four top priorities for Dr. William Parham as he seeks to rewrite how professional sports view mental health. Will the other professional sport teams follow?? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 26 Date: 6/29/2018 11:37:47 AM | ||
| Shouts from the Stands: The Reality of Athlete Burnout | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Know the signs of burnout. Pay close attention. No one wants to leave a sport they love too early. Your body knows when it is enough...listen to it. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 25 Date: 6/22/2018 8:08:35 PM | ||
| A Biography Charts an Odysseus Sidelined by Mental Illness | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A new read about an elite athlete and his struggle with being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in college. The author takes us through Hall`s brain trying just to get a snapshot of his experiences. If you are looking for a new book this might just be the one. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 25 Date: 6/22/2018 7:59:10 PM | ||
| How to address mental health through sport | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Teaching mental health techniques and programs may be critical during the adolescent age for a higher mental health well-being. What ways are you implementing meditation or other forms of mental health strategies into your team or your training? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 25 Date: 6/22/2018 7:50:31 PM | ||
| From mental illness to basketball success: Tall Ferns star`s remarkable journey | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This is a MUST read. Davidson`s story is remarkable. Her ability to persevere in the midst of her mental illness showcases her ability to manage what many think impossible. She credits having a good support system around her which greatly helped dealing with the high`s and low`s. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 25 Date: 6/22/2018 7:42:51 PM | ||
| Combating gaming disorder in collegiate gamers | ||
Bethany`s Notes: If you haven`t heard the World Health Organization added `gaming disorder` to it`s list of mental disorders. Currently there are over 60 colleges and universities that have recognized esports programs. So what are your thoughts? Do you think this is an addiction like any other addiction? Is it different than perhaps a `sports` addiction? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 25 Date: 6/22/2018 7:33:19 PM | ||
| Mindstrong Adds $15M for Tech That Predicts Mental Health Changes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Potentially technology can help with a lot of things. Is this going to far? Do we think technology can really access a person`s mental health if they are typing a text message slower? I added this article because I believe there is a point where technology is NOT better than face-to-face honest interaction. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 24 Date: 6/14/2018 2:54:40 PM | ||
| Exam pressure sent me into a downward spiral – I don`t want other children`s mental health to suffer | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Although not specifically related to athletics it is very relevant material to how students at the high school and college are feeling....the need to always be the best at everything. We need to be okay with praising effort and not outcome...giving feedback that states, Wow..I can see you worked so hard on that project (no matter what the grade, score, or outcome is if it is evident the student put in the work). | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 24 Date: 6/14/2018 2:49:08 PM | ||
| How Penn can better care for its student-athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I post these articles to let the voice of student athletes be heard. This is their personal experience whether you agree or not it is important to highlight how they are experiencing college life. Are you putting the pressure on? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 24 Date: 6/14/2018 2:44:25 PM | ||
| NCAA Harmfully Takes Away Student-Athletes` Guaranteed Weekly Day Off | ||
Bethany`s Notes: While I have not dug deeply into this new rule change it is an interesting one giving the possible outcome of going 24 days straight without a day off. I`m not sure why the proposal occurred but I hope all side of the proposal were discussed with some of the students this will impact. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 24 Date: 6/14/2018 2:44:15 PM | ||
| Youth sport superspecialization: A path to injuries, burnout | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Sports specialization is not always best for athletes..most likely it is not good. Some of the best professional athletes played many different types of sports in HS to train different muscle groups. The recommendation here is weekly hours spent on sport should not exceed an athletes age. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 24 Date: 6/14/2018 2:39:06 PM | ||
| Sleep paralysis and hallucinations are prevalent in student athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Here`s to you academics who love studies and peer reviewed academic articles. If you were a student athlete at the college level did you ever experience dream-like hallucinations? A must read to remind students how critical sleep is to their performance. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 23 Date: 6/8/2018 9:18:36 AM | ||
| Marshall wants to deliver a worthy 2nd act | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A thought provoking article. Does your past predict the future? Are people willing to change? Are people willing to give others a second chance despite their past struggles? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 23 Date: 6/8/2018 9:13:22 AM | ||
| MU soccer, lacrosse stars create program combating mental health stigma | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another school making a difference in helping connect student with resources. I love that once again this is student led. Students are more willing to speak out about their needs. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 23 Date: 6/8/2018 9:07:14 AM | ||
| Runners spread awarness about eating disorders in their sport | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great article about people telling their true stories and experiences with eating disorders. Check out their site and hear from many different athletes who have struggled with eating disorders. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 23 Date: 6/8/2018 9:03:16 AM | ||
| Mentally Tough: A group of Oregon athletes is trying to normalize mental health conversations in athletics through their campaign, “Duck The Stigma. | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Great to see the students at Oregon reaching out and working on addressing the stigma of mental health. This is a good read and highlights a few different student athletes and their experiences. | ||
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| Diving into the unknown, student athlete proves the merits of hard work | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I cannot put this video into words. It is incredible and reminds us that we can all learn from failure or something we are not good at. So I challenge you this summer to learn how to fail well. Try something new that you are not good at and remember that consistent practice and hard work can make you better. What will I be tackling this summer....learning how to skateboard. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 21 Date: 5/25/2018 12:56:43 PM | ||
| Family of Tyler Hilinski works to reduce stigma over mental illness after WSU QB`s suicide | ||
Bethany`s Notes: As a reminder of Tyler Hilinski his family is finding ways to reduce the stigma around mental illness. Even if you don`t know him there may be someone around you who is struggling. Reach out and let them know you are there for them. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 21 Date: 5/25/2018 12:47:42 PM | ||
| Sport, fame, money and pressure a cocktail for mental illness | ||
Bethany`s Notes: An article from New Zealand and how coaches are trying to create a more welcoming environment for those to discuss any mental health concerns. In addition, last year they created an initiative called HeadFirst which allows athletes to share their struggles. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 21 Date: 5/25/2018 12:36:34 PM | ||
Bethany`s Notes: What is your view of masculinity? What does it look like to `man up`? How are you contributing to the negative culture and how are you changing the culture around what it means to be a man? Is being a `man` about what you do or perhaps more about your character...who you are? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 21 Date: 5/25/2018 12:28:59 PM | ||
| Niyo: Michigan athletes tackling mental health issues | ||
Bethany`s Notes: An update from Athletes Connected. They are an organization looking to support the topic of support systems for athletic departments nationwide. Athletes are more likely to come forward with their concerns knowing they will not be penalized or called out within their team. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 21 Date: 5/25/2018 12:28:28 PM | ||
| Hockey: Depression consumed David Kettle, now he wants sport to do more | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A solid read about David Kettle`s experience with depression. His quotes in the article are so spot on and depression feels like a spiral that very few people understand. He recommend a buddy system: talking with others who have gone through a similar situation and who can relate...who can communicate that it is okay not to be okay and where to seek help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 20 Date: 5/18/2018 12:02:58 PM | ||
| Simple brain tricks Olympic gold medalist gymnast Fabian Hambüchen uses to build mental strength | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This is a great read for those who want to focus on mental toughness. Some quick questions to ask yourself: Why do you do what you do? What is in your control? How do you talk to yourself? Utilize these tips to keep your confident and positive so you can get through the outcome whether good or bad. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 20 Date: 5/18/2018 11:57:25 AM | ||
| Campaign changes mental health conversations | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great campaign started by student athletes at Oregon State University has grained national attention, focusing on mental health. A good read as to how this campaign started and the future of the program. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 20 Date: 5/18/2018 7:53:05 AM | ||
| Columbia Hosts NCAA Mental Health Forum | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great Q &A session at Columbia University regarding mental athlete both for athletes, coaches, and other supporting roles. There are many people on board with the desire to help those who come forward. Coaches have a huge influence on making sure their athletes feel safe to come forward if they are dealing with a mental health problem. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 20 Date: 5/18/2018 7:46:47 AM | ||
| U.S. Athletes Need Better Mental Health Care | ||
Bethany`s Notes: In a country that does not have direct government funding for sports (unlike Canada and the UK), how do you think US elite/professional athletes should receive help for mental illness? Should the governing association play a role? The USOC? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 20 Date: 5/18/2018 7:39:07 AM | ||
| NCCU SAAC Wins NCAA DI Mental Health Video Contest | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Take a look at this video. It is a great reminder of the two sides that battle within. Internally you might know you need help but externally you feel the need to put on a brave face. Go seek help, you won`t regret it! | ||
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| Mindfulness Meditation Intervention with Male Collegiate Soccer Players: Effect on Stress and Various Aspects of Life | ||
Bethany`s Notes: For those interested in academic research regarding mental health here is one on a six session meditation mindfulness intervention with a soccer team. The results suggest that suggest that mindfulness meditation training has the potential to be an effective approach to assisting athletes derive positive benefits on- and off-the court. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 19 Date: 5/11/2018 10:49:41 AM | ||
| Southeastern’s Dan Valerio proud to overcome mental health issues | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Too much of a good thing can lead to burnout and depression. Talking with someone can be helpful. It is also important to find other things you enjoy in life to have a good balance. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 19 Date: 5/11/2018 10:49:21 AM | ||
| Olympic hockey champ warns of mental pressures for elite athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: We talk a lot about retiring from sport and how challenging it is yet Richardson-Walsh reminds us of how hard it is to make sport your job, especially for someone at such a young age. It is a good read to remind us how critical the transition in and out of sport really challenges athletes. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 19 Date: 5/11/2018 10:49:06 AM | ||
| Fans ‘think we are superheroes’: Athletes move to forefront of mental health discussion | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Dialogue is important...listen to others. Have an open door policy and if you are very concerned about someone report it or make a phone call to a counselor or crisis line right then and there. Do something to help show you care. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 19 Date: 5/11/2018 10:48:47 AM | ||
| Student-athlete panel says understanding of mental health is lacking | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another free expression from athletes at Bowdoin College on how they believe there must be more open and honest discussion surrounding mental health. How are you helping your students be more open and honest with you as a coach or as a teammate? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 18 Date: 5/3/2018 1:47:13 PM | ||
| NBA campaign addresses mental health and athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Looks like the NBA is finally getting on board to address some mental health needs expressed by the league`s athletes. NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West wrote a book entitled "West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life" SEVEN YEARS ago which detailed his struggles with depression and self-esteem. Glad to see the NBA is finally on board in getting help to those who need it. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 18 Date: 5/3/2018 1:33:42 PM | ||
| The Importance of Adopting a Hobby | ||
Bethany`s Notes: If you were an athlete did you have a hobby outside of your sport? Did you find something to release your frustration or just shut your brain off for a bit? Personally, I found myself into making pies and canning (yes, as in jams, salsas, etc...). It was something that was relaxing and after much time produced something really good. Considering recommending your child or athlete find a new hobby just to explore. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 18 Date: 5/3/2018 1:27:40 PM | ||
| The Problems That Keep Urban Meyer Up at Night | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Whether you are an Urban Meyer fan or not this is a good read. Real Life Wednesdays is a great opportunity for athletes at all levels better understand life after sports. Meyer brings in professionals at all levels (including former athletes) to help them better prepare for their future after sports. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 18 Date: 5/3/2018 1:27:28 PM | ||
| Former athlete calls for better oversight of VC Athletics | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I share this story knowing that it is from the student-athlete`s point of view only. It is important for coaches to be able to self reflect and grow and learn from the experiences their athletes share. We can also continue to be better... | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 18 Date: 5/3/2018 1:14:45 PM | ||
| How Madison Holleran`s death has shaped discussions around mental health in Ivy League athletics | ||
Bethany`s Notes: If a book of Maddy`s life can help others work through mental health issues or make us more aware than many people should read it and a discussion should happen. If you haven`t read Katie Fagan`s book yet I would highly encourage you to do so. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 17 Date: 4/27/2018 3:22:50 PM | ||
| Former Wisconsin and NFL linebacker Chris Borland praises doctor for saving his life | ||
Bethany`s Notes: News from right here in Madison and the important research that is being (and has been) done on CTE and concussions. So glad to see a UW grad being recognized for essential work in keeping our `heads` safe. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 17 Date: 4/27/2018 3:13:16 PM | ||
| Parenting coach tells how to raise kind kids | ||
Bethany`s Notes: How are you helping athletes increase empathy? Are they capable of working through the ups and downs in sports and in life? As a coach or parent you play a critical role in helping a student development empathy and a growth mindset. Are you praising effort or outcome? Results or the journey of the process? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 17 Date: 4/27/2018 3:09:25 PM | ||
| Pro Athletes Destigmatize Mental Illness | ||
Bethany`s Notes: From the viewpoint of a fan...sometimes we forget that those we look up to are also human and have inner struggles as well. | ||
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| Everyone Has a Story | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Everyone is struggling with something...and if you are not perhaps you can be the listening ear for those who are struggling. Duke created a video to better help student athletes balance accountability and empathy. Perhaps this is something you can share with your team. Click on Empathy video (in the link) to watch it. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 17 Date: 4/27/2018 2:55:28 PM | ||
| Softball coaches hope NCAA vote quashes early recruiting | ||
Bethany`s Notes: How much is early recruiting leading to signs of burnout, depression, and dislike for the sport a kid once loved? I like the fact that the NCAA is potentially making a move towards stricter recruiting limits. This is good for both the students and the college coaches. As a side note I had one school picked out my Junior year of HS and that changed May of my senior year of high school. College has to be the right fit for the student! | ||
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| When they play, they look invincible. But off the field, they struggle with mental health like anyone else | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great read from the local college newspaper. How we view athletes is not always how they see themselves. The outside face may not be exactly what they are feeling on the inside. The article talks about three different groups of student athletes and how a mental health issue might arise out of these groups. | ||
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| When injury strikes, players lose more than a team | ||
Bethany`s Notes: How does a season ending injury affect a student athlete? How about a career ending injury? This article is a good read on how students view themselves post injury. It`s a very honest and true read of personal experiences. Is there a way to help our student athletes redefine themselves in addition to their sport? Who are they outside of their sport? What other activities do they like doing? | ||
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| Organization promotes mental health dialogue for students | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The DMAX foundation helps to get the conversation started around mental health. Peer leaders learn to talk, listen, and handle minor emergencies and know when it is essential to refer to a professional counselor. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 16 Date: 4/19/2018 10:58:47 AM | ||
| Drugs and Depression among Student Athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: What are ways we as coaches and supporters can provide other coping mechanisms? Certainly we can showcase the negative affect of drugs but perhaps we need to showcase other options for students such as mindfulness, meditation, walking, music, gratitude, reflection, etc. What are your ideas? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 16 Date: 4/19/2018 10:41:36 AM | ||
| On the Record: Kate Fagan | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This is a brief Q&A with Kate Fagan a feature writer with ESPN. This article is insightful and a good short read. If you have time to read her book called `What Made Maddy Run` I would highly recommend it. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 14 Date: 4/5/2018 2:06:48 PM | ||
| UW athletics takes proactive approach to mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: When a tragic death happens at a school within your state the whole state pays attention and finds ways to improve. That is the case with the University of Washington. After the death of Tyler Hilinski at WSU, the UW athletic department created ways to more deeply discuss mental health. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 14 Date: 4/5/2018 2:03:20 PM | ||
| 121 : Keeping Your Mental Health On Track w/ Vince Sonson | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This podcast is with the CEO and founder of Balance Position (a resource tool on my blog). Vince shares his story while playing football in college, and gives some thoughts on how to stay on track and what to do when you feel like you are falling off. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 14 Date: 4/5/2018 1:48:10 PM | ||
| Bridging sports and research: a look inside ASU`s Global Sport Institute | ||
Bethany`s Notes: If you are in Phoenix next weekend get to this event! What a great way to to think about the future of sports and what the future might hold. The event is free and this research facility just opened in 2017 so it`s a great way to learn about the topics on the ground level. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 14 Date: 4/5/2018 1:42:26 PM | ||
| Athletic trainers address mental health concerns among student-athletes with yoga sessions | ||
Bethany`s Notes: What a great option for students to do an activity together to address their mental health. I hope this continues and students and staff recognize the importance of having both a mentally and physically strong student athlete. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 14 Date: 4/5/2018 1:32:01 PM | ||
| Faster at a Cost | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A good article on how males are not immune to having an eating disorder. Many times we don`t even see it coming. In addition, men have body image concerns too. As a coach of male athletes, certainly the men want to be better and so they see leanness as part of that piece but they are constantly shown very muscular men who are the `perfect guy`. Body image is a constant struggle for men more than I realized. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 13 Date: 3/29/2018 1:36:26 PM | ||
| CPS offers team of professionals for help with eating disorders | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Although this does not specifically relate to athletes I think the multilevel approach to treating all individuals can be very helpful. It`s hard to have one component with out the other and still overcome and struggles. It`s critical to get everyone on board to help someone struggling with an eating disorder. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 13 Date: 3/29/2018 1:34:01 PM | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Both Canada and the UK have made it is point to care for the `whole` athlete, especially at the highest level. Those governments fund athletes very differently than America. Will America follow suit? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 13 Date: 3/29/2018 1:28:51 PM | ||
| It Matters That This Pro Athlete Is Open About His Eating Disorder | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Wow...another story on a male elite athlete struggling with an eating disorder. It`s encouraging that athletes are speaking up and sharing their story. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 13 Date: 3/29/2018 1:20:25 PM | ||
| Moving forward: Cougars start spring after Hilinski death | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I love how this article reminds us that the death of an athlete in a college setting affects everyone in the department...not just one team. Washington State has made their way through the whole department addressing the needs of the coaches, student athletes, and other as well. It has also strengthened their focus on mental health | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 13 Date: 3/29/2018 1:03:24 PM | ||
| Mental health action plan for elite athletes put in place by government | ||
Bethany` Notes: Looks like the UK has taken an active role in helping the mental health of their elite athletes. Both Canada and UK have shown they are willing to help elite athletes with more than just their physical health. This is a great step in the right direction. Let`s hope other countries follow suit. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 12 Date: 3/22/2018 1:38:46 PM | ||
| Nike Embraces Meditation For Pro Athletes With Headspace Partnership | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Nike is jumping on board and partnering with Headspace to give athletes an experience in mindfulness. This is a great opportunity for athletes of all abilities to learn some mental health skills. If you haven`t tried mindfulness before here is an opportunity to start. Those at the highest level have been doing a form a mindfulness for awhile now. It`s time to get on board. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 12 Date: 3/22/2018 1:31:29 PM | ||
| JOHN DOHERTY: Compassionate care cornerstone of athletic training treatment | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Would you know the signs of mental illness as a coach, teammate, or parent? The more eyes on a team and its members the better for everyone involved. Have an open door policy for athletes to come by and talk about whatever is on their mind. Give them the freedom to share their thoughts... | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 12 Date: 3/22/2018 1:23:08 PM | ||
| As health issues force Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue to step away, he texts acting coach Larry Drew ‘It’s your show’ | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I`ve been waiting for the coaches to get in on this mental health self-care and it is finally happening. Or perhaps it is happening more openly in the media. Just like we preach to athletes to take care of themselves we need to do the same as coaches. As coaches we need to make sure we are living the example we preach...taking care of our mental, emotional, and physical well-being while we are in a stressful and demanding environment. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 12 Date: 3/22/2018 1:16:25 PM | ||
| Disordered Eating: Maintaining Mental and Physical Health at Union University | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This article is not specifically about student athletes but it certainly applies. Disordered eating is a symptom to future eating disorders. If you have athletes who eat things in a certain way or do not eat certain types of food/food groups...it is time to educate them on food as fuel. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 12 Date: 3/22/2018 1:03:53 PM | ||
| `A Blessing and a Curse` | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Northwestern has taken many different approaches to meet the mental health needs of their student athletes. They have counselors available (counseling and sports performance). They have a peer mentorship program as well to allow athlete to speak and confide in their peers. It`s encouraging to see how programs are making direct strides to help those who express a need. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 10 Date: 3/9/2018 2:24:42 PM | ||
| Everyone Is Going Through Something | ||
Bethany`s Notes: If you haven`t read Kevin Love`s story check this article out. He is honest and open about his experience with mental health and panic attacks. Here is a guy who has a lot of great things going for him. Mental health issues can rock anyone`s world at anytime. It doesn`t discriminate and can hit you whenever, even if nothing appears wrong. Trust your gut if something doesn`t feel right and reach out for help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 10 Date: 3/9/2018 2:11:56 PM | ||
| Paying it forward: Virginia Tech`s Cannon got help when he was in crisis — now he wants to aid others | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The more stories the better. Austin shares his experience of `being tough` and how it pushed him to the brink. A series of events came crashing down and Austin just wanted release. Read his story and find ways to identify warning signs of suicide ideation. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 10 Date: 3/9/2018 2:04:34 PM | ||
| Personal Days Make Game Days Meaningful | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I believe personal days are essential to being a balanced student-athlete. Looking back at my college career I can`t help but be very thankful that our coach had us meet for practice only 3 days a week and this was at the DI level (and we were good--4th as a team at NCAA`s my sophomore year). Those practice days were hard and our coach demanded a lot but we were able to run on our own Tuesday and Thursday. I`m very confident this led me to a much more balanced student-athlete experience. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 10 Date: 3/9/2018 2:04:00 PM | ||
| Societal stigma of mental illness grows among athlete | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great general opinion article about how the world of sports has been affected by mental health and how those at the top level have shared their story to help others. I believe continued stories like this will allow others to open up and get help when needed. Being strong is being honest when you need help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 10 Date: 3/9/2018 1:46:47 PM | ||
| For athletes like Andrea Bombace recovering from season-ending injuries, the mind matters | ||
Bethany`s Notes: It is critical to identity athletes who may feel separated from the team due to an injury. Coaches feel the pain of their injured athletes yet must also focus on the current team who can compete. It can be a balancing act for a coach. Keeping an athlete engaged with their team while they cannot compete can be critical in the healing process for some athletes. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 9 Date: 3/1/2018 2:58:09 PM | ||
| `Coming Back Down`: How Olympian Allison Schmitt`s Post-Games Depression Inspired A Career Path | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another great reminder that the transition from elite sport to retirement can be challenging. It is important we start talking about other life goals with kids who have elite potential so they have a plan for another path if and when they leave sport be it by choice, by injury or by happenstance. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 9 Date: 3/1/2018 2:54:57 PM | ||
| Fabian Walsh shares battle with mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Sometimes mental health issues are not specifically related to a sport but rather something else. It`s easy to use sport as a way to get away and cover the hurt people are facing. The sooner one gets help the easier it is to start tearing down the barriers and realizing you are not alone. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 9 Date: 3/1/2018 2:44:06 PM | ||
| Chuck Norris laments retired athletes` biggest challenge | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Elite athletes are just like you and me...they are human with good days and bad days. Many of them have to work additional jobs to pay for their living expenses. It`s hard to make the transition from elite sport to a career. Having a support group is critical for those leaving elite sport. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 9 Date: 3/1/2018 2:39:59 PM | ||
| Sasha Cohen: An Olympian’s Guide to Retiring at 25 | ||
Bethany`s Notes: As some Olympic athletes face their next decision (to continue to compete or retire) this article makes some suggestions to make the transition easier. Although it specifically talks about elite athletes the same could be said for those leaving HS to college who will not compete or those moving from college to post college. Create new goals and find a new sense of purpose. Learn to live the process without being defined by the results. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 9 Date: 3/1/2018 2:30:11 PM | ||
| Gambacorta changes student-athlete mental health stigma | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Sometimes all you need to do is listen and let people know they are not in this alone. Many people may not be looking for an answer or advise but just someone who will hear them out. Are you willing to take time out of your day to just listen? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 8 Date: 2/22/2018 1:32:24 PM | ||
| CMU Students Encourage Healthy Body Image, Mental Health With Photo Shoot | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Consider doing something like CMU did and allowing student-athletes to have a wall dedicated to saying that encourage postive body image self-talk. You could do this with almost any topic to keep the information relevant and regular. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 8 Date: 2/22/2018 1:27:13 PM | ||
| Female athlete health: conversation is only the start | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Are we allowing ourselves to listen to our athletes and what their bodies say? Are we allowing them to push through when we need to tell them that`s enough? When do you find you are willing to listen and not just be heard? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 8 Date: 2/22/2018 1:21:43 PM | ||
| Potter’s Point of View: My Battle with Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great article by Emily Potter and describing her battle with mental health, specifically depression. Each individual story is unique and noteworthy. Each person that speaks out lessens the stigma behind mental health. Do you have an athlete who would like to speak out? I`m interested in hearing their story. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 8 Date: 2/22/2018 1:21:34 PM | ||
| Meditation Can Make You A Better Athlete: Here`s How & Why | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Have you made mindfulness a part of your training plan? Are you training both the body and the mind in your practices? Just begin with something small like 3-5 min of time to focus on the upcoming practice. There are plenty of meditation tools out there to use just to get your started. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 8 Date: 2/22/2018 1:10:59 PM | ||
| Fredrickson: Eustachy investigation reminds us student-athletes need mental support | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Coaches are the starting point for student athletes seeking help. If a coach is unavailable or dismisses mental health as being `weak` an athlete potentially fails to grow into their best self. How are you setting the tone for your team? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 7 Date: 2/15/2018 1:41:59 PM | ||
| #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay: Student athletes spread mental health awareness | ||
Bethany`s Notes: The stigma still exists but it is slowing changing. The more elite and professional athletes admit their struggles the more it trickles down to college and high school athletes being able to share their story. The article recommends a `challenge board` to encourage individuals to be kind to others and step out of your comfort zone. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 7 Date: 2/15/2018 1:36:51 PM | ||
| What Happens When Your Figure Skating Career Ends? | ||
Bethany`s Notes: I love seeing Rachel give back to the sport in a great way! Creating digital mental health tools that can help athletes address specific mental health challenges will be important as we move forward to better address mental health concerns in athletics. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 7 Date: 2/15/2018 1:31:49 PM | ||
| Early specialization for athletic success leads to injuries and other issues | ||
Bethany`s Notes: If specialization isn`t good for the body physically it probably does not help mentally as well. Kids need a break and potentially a change in coaches once a in a while too. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 7 Date: 2/15/2018 1:28:53 PM | ||
| Why Isaiah Wilkins decided not to stay quiet when he struggles | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A strong story from a NCAA athlete who is one of the best. There are good days and there are bad days. Surrounding yourself with great people can really help you through the bad days. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 7 Date: 2/15/2018 1:15:45 PM | ||
| State of Sport 2018: Half of retired sportspeople have concerns over mental and emotional wellbeing | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Retirement after professional sports it challenging and the British sport organization is getting some feedback from former elite athletes. This article gives many examples of former elite athletes and how their loss of identity has changed them. A great read! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 6 Date: 2/8/2018 1:23:43 PM | ||
| Athletics: A Workout for the Mind | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Train your brain just like you would train your body for it`s best performance. Keep things simple but also specific to your sport and environment. If you are not doing this yet you are missing out on a critical component to gain an edge. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 6 Date: 2/8/2018 1:19:06 PM | ||
| New technology helping athletes with mental game | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A new training tool? What are your thoughts about this? Do you believe this will help condition the brain to perform better? Have you ever used this tool before? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 6 Date: 2/8/2018 1:13:05 PM | ||
| Mental support for players is as vital as physio, says ex-SFA chief | ||
Bethany`s Notes: From across the water we hear from the Scottish football league that is is essential to help athletes important coping skills. We need to encourage athletes to find their identity in more than just sport...help them understand exactly what they value in life. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 6 Date: 2/8/2018 1:06:30 PM | ||
| How I`m coming out the other side of savage eating disorder | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Sometimes our past can haunt us. Sometimes we don`t even know it`s coming back. Sometimes what was once fun becomes an unhealthy obsession. Do you know of someone like this? If so reach out to help them or refer them to seek help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 6 Date: 2/8/2018 1:01:59 PM | ||
| Michael Jamieson: ‘Swimming has a problem. Micro-dosing is a huge issue’ | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Athletes need to be well rounded both at the youth level, the HS level, the college level and the professional level. Finding a passion outside of sport is important. Many young rising stars are potentially unaware of this and hear many opinions on how they need to stay focused and pursue their dream in sport potentially at the expense of their identity. Sports are awesome and fun yet at some point professional elite sports do come to an end and without another vision many will find themselves lost. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 5 Date: 2/2/2018 12:14:24 PM | ||
| SAMHI Changing Athletes Lives Through Their Campus Team Program | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Another great article on mental health from the country to the north of us. They have over 15 institutions on board know who have gone through some sort of mental health training. Will we get the same opportunity? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 5 Date: 2/2/2018 12:08:19 PM | ||
| Varsity Club Distributes Book Focused on Mental Health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Have you ever read a book with your team? I think the book distribution is a great idea but an after discussion should also occur. It`s important to help athletes digest it but then also discuss it. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 5 Date: 2/2/2018 11:59:40 AM | ||
| Sports Recognizing Mental Health Issues in Student Athletes | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Let`s find ways to empower athletes to help their peers get help. The common theme right now is `you do you` but what if that leads a teammate down a dark road? Let`s encourage teammates to refer their friends who might be struggling and to not back down until they get help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 5 Date: 2/2/2018 11:54:55 AM | ||
| Mental health matters every day of the year | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Mental illness doesn`t care about what you have to do or what goals you are reaching for. It comes at a time when you least expect it and there is a good chance you may not even recognize it. Learn to know yourself, recognize the symptoms, and then reach out when you are struggling. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 5 Date: 2/2/2018 11:20:47 AM | ||
| Former UW alum, Olympic athlete says those feeling depressed need to talk about their feelings | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Tell me what your experience was like in college. Did you struggle with the transition? Who if anyone did you reach out to? If you struggled but didn`t reach out, why? I`d love to hear your story or even write a story on you for my blog. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 4 Date: 1/25/2018 2:45:38 PM | ||
| Mental health issues affect athletes, too | ||
Bethany`s Notes: More athletes speak out about their experiences. Certainly not all experiences are the same...some students have little to no difficulty managing the new college scene but for many it is the first time they have to make so many important decisions on their own. In addition, it is hard to admit when you are wrong or when you might need to reach out for help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 4 Date: 1/25/2018 2:41:48 PM | ||
| Silence is wrong road to go down | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Reaching out is hard at any age. It is important to be heard by someone. The recent suicides and suicide attempts are real in collegiate athletics. The hardest may be to help those who you know need help but who refuse help. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 4 Date: 1/25/2018 2:36:18 PM | ||
| Mental Health for Athletes Yoga and Meditation Class Series | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This is the final class in a series of six classes designed for athletes to focus on self-compassion, self-judgment, and self-acceptance. If you missed the other ones you can find them if you click on the link above. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 4 Date: 1/25/2018 2:36:09 PM | ||
| `I`m An Olympic Figure Skater—Here`s What I Eat In A Day` | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Fuel is essential to the body. Getting the right fuel in is important for strength. I`m glad to hear that some of the sports that typically have a higher risk associated with potential eating disorders may be changing to a new model that strong is in! Being strong means fueling properly! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 4 Date: 1/25/2018 2:31:48 PM | ||
| Body image a leading cause of stress for professional footballers | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Body image for men is real. Many men feel the need to live up to the `male image`. It`s actually not much different than women yet it is less likely to be talked about. For the first time this past season I had a better understanding of how real this is for the males that I coach. If you coach men, talk to them about it. Get it in the open... | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 2 Date: 1/12/2018 9:20:46 AM | ||
| Polls Store Reducing risk in sports: Sleep is essential for student-athlete success | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This article goes into a bit more detail about how sleep is essential for a student athlete and the areas that are affected by a lack of sleep. It also provides some suggestions on how to get on a better sleep cycle. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 2 Date: 1/12/2018 9:10:50 AM | ||
| Effects of Early Sport Participation on Self-esteem and Happiness | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This study was done to better under the relationship between self-esteem and happiness in sports participation prior to college. Many times I talk about the pressure of sports but overall sports is a great thing for everyone and can lead to some great attributes that are lifelong. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 2 Date: 1/12/2018 9:03:54 AM | ||
| Canoeing: Doping scandal worries public with 2020 on horizon | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Don`t hear about doping in Japan...EVER! Lacing a competitor`s drink in order to get them banned is severe. There needs to be a place where athletes can open up about the pressure and stress they are feeling. Time for Japan to open up more about mental health and the reality that it is happening! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 2 Date: 1/12/2018 8:59:48 AM | ||
| Mental Health for Athletes: A Yoga Practice of Self-Acceptance | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This is the final yoga class in a three part series helping athletes better understand self-compassion, self-judgement, and self-acceptance. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 2 Date: 1/12/2018 8:39:36 AM | ||
Bethany`s Notes: This article is from a discussion panel that took place at the Mental Health Wellbeing Summit of Ireland. The article has great information that you can use in sports and in your daily life. Read through the top five topics and see how you can use them daily with your team! | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 1 Date: 1/4/2018 3:18:29 PM | ||
| How Olympic hopefuls turned the ultimate disappointment into new dreams for 2018 | ||
Bethany`s Notes: Sometimes failure is what you need to prove your passion for something. Failure is a lesson that everyone should experience. It showcases your ability to work hard for a gold and also your motivations. These three individuals failed to make an Olympic berth in 2014...see if they make it in 2018. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 1 Date: 1/4/2018 3:06:43 PM | ||
| `It was eight years ago that I had fallen to a very low ebb` - Alan Quinlan on vital role sport plays in mental health | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great reminder of how far we have come but also how far we still need to go. Each country is different on how they have addressed the mental health needs of athletes. Let`s continue to talk and continue to share the truth behind our outward appearance. | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 1 Date: 1/4/2018 3:02:45 PM | ||
| ESA encourages World Health Organization to reconsider `Gaming Disorder` classification | ||
Bethany`s Notes: In case you missed it the WHO last week officially listed `Gaming Disorder` as an addictive behavior. Although still in the beta draft for the International Classification for Diseases in 2018, I`m interested in your thoughts. Is gaming a sport? They practice intensively, are dedicated and just like any other sport compete all over the world. How would you classify gaming? | ||
| Click to Display / Share This Note - Vol: 6 - Wk: 1 Date: 1/4/2018 2:55:03 PM | ||
| Ex-Lions QB helps men tackle mental health stigma | ||
Bethany`s Notes: A great story about Eric Hipple and his struggle through mental illness including post retirement and the loss of his own son to suicide. Eric explains he took many avenues and finally found a way to put his energy into something that matters...getting individuals, especially men, to break through the thought patters that keep them from getting help for mental health concerns. | ||
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| Welcome / About Bethany | ||
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