Source: American Psychological Association, Patrick Corrigan, PsyD
Despite how common mental illness is, people with mental illness often keep their diagnosis a closely guarded secret in the face of widespread stigma and discrimination.
Audience: Parents
Sportsmanship and Young Children
Source: Psychology Today, Kyle D. Pruett M.D.
Children are actively developing attitudes about winning and losing based on what they see and hear.
Why Group Fitness Feels So Good
Psychology Today, Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC
Moving with others supports connection, confidence, body trust, and belonging.
There Is an “I” in Team
Source: Psychology Today, Michael Allison
The challenge of pursuing excellence without turning competition into a battle.
Athlete burnout paves the way for further health problems
Source: American Psychological Association
While burnout represents a mental health-related problem on its own, it has also been suggested to pave the way for further health problems.
The Weight of Performance: Athletic Identity and Eating Disorders in Male Athletes
Source: Psychiatric Times, Dr. Mirhom, Malea Jackson
Emerging evidence shows eating disorders in male athletes are widely underrecognized, as screening tools built around female presentations overlook muscularity-driven behaviors like compulsive exercise, rigid dieting, and supplement misuse.
When Brain Injury and Mental Health Look the Same: The Diagnostic Challenge of Concussion Recovery
Source: Psychiatric Times, Dr. Mirhom, Brandee Perry
Concussion recovery in teen athletes often masks anxiety or depression; learn warning signs, screening tips, and safer return-to-play steps.
Why moving about is key for children’s health – and happiness
Source: BBC, Melissa Hogenboom
Scientists are now finding practical and effective ways to encourage children to move more.
NBA star Kevin Love spotlights mental health through nonprofit
Author: NBC News
NBA champion Kevin Love is using his platform to teach kids about mental health through his new program “GOAT: Beyond The Game.”
Supporting Athlete Body Image
Julia Vitagliano, AFH Athlete Mental Health Research Fellow
This resource provides an overview of how focusing on body functionality can support positive body image among athletes.
How Young Athletes Struggle for Identity Beyond Sports
Psychology Today, David Udelf Psy.D.
When their sports career ends, young people sometimes face real anguish.
Improving Young Athletes With “Wise Feedback”
Psychology Today, David Udelf Psy.D.
How to deliver criticism and instruction to athletes that will be heard and used.
Survey reveals extent of pressure parents put on kids through sports
USA Today, Stephen Borelli
Support or pressure applied by parents can make or break a child’s experience in sports.
The Dangers of Winning at All Costs for Youth Athletes
Psychology Today, Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC
For youth, sport should build joy and growth before it becomes about outcomes.
4 Ways “Fitspiration” Can Backfire
Psychology Today, Christopher Bergland
Fitspo social media content often does more harm than good, study finds.
Your Child Is Already Gambling. You Just Haven’t Been Told Yet.
Gambling Harm, Kavita Fischer, MD
Many parents have questions about whether their child is gambling.