As a professional boxer, I trained relentlessly, pushed my body to its limits, and chased the dream of becoming a world champion. But there was one fight I didn’t know how to win, and I was too ashamed to talk about it: my battle with an eating disorder.
Audience: Athletes
Eating Disorders and Athletes: Why Awareness Matters
Eating disorders pose a significant risk to athletes’ health, highlighting the urgent need for awareness, support, and compassionate change in sports culture.
Resilience Pt. 2: The AND
In this second video, Dr. Sirois, teaches us an effective and easy to apply technique for moments when we find our minds spinning into negativity.
Resilience Pt. 1: Swamp and Pond
Dr. Maria Sirois shares the foundational perspective true for the most resilient of us: the ability we each have to manage what is difficult while consciously pivoting toward that which is constructive.
Mental Health is Real, Just Like Physical Health
“I want to encourage others to seek help whenever they are down.” – AJ Brown
Kevin Love details his battles with mental illness
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love sits down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss suffering with anxiety and depression, having his first panic attack on November 5th, 2017 and how he can help others suffering from mental illness open up and get the help they need.
Solomon Thomas plays for his sister
Solomon Thomas and his parents Martha Thomas and Chris Thomas tell their story to ESPN about the loss of their sister and daughter Ella Elizabeth Thomas.
From Professional Athlete to Mental Health Advocate
As a former professional athlete for the Philadelphia Flyers — and a current mental health advocate for Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center — I have had the privilege of using my platform to share my lived experience with addiction and mental illness.
This is For Katie
Naomi Girma’s tribute to her friend, Katie Meyer.
College sports not immune to mental health challenges
Research data illustrate mental health concerns among student-athletes and coaches.
Sleep your way to better athletic performance
Sleep might not be at the top of the list when you think about ways to boost your athletic performance, but it’s just as important as your training program, nutrition and hydration.