Sport Psychology & Mental Health.

Introduction: Sport Psychology & Mental Health. Why?

How do athletes and performers train/exercise their minds as they do physically with their bodies?

The stigma surrounding mental health and wellness is dissipating from a societal perspective. However, in the field of athletics and performing arts, there is an increasing number of individuals beginning take a stand for themselves and make their mental health a priority.

Sport Psychology

An individual's mind allows outside circumstances and their own wandering thoughts to dictate how they compete, which has a direct outcome on the quality of performance. The dynamics within team and individualized sports each involve their own levels of focus/concentration, motivational rewards/consequences, intentions for goal setting, and significance of role placement, among many others. Advocacy for the mental well-being of athletes and consistency in reaching optimal performance, encompasses the field of Sport Psychology.

Future Content

Content to be shared in the future will surround trends and interventions being used to improve mental performance of athletes and performers. Additionally, popular circumstances in the media about collegiate and professional athlete/performer mental health and wellness.

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