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Is Your “Healthy” Training Actually an Eating Disorder?
Mental health and endurance sport researcher Jill Colangelo breaks down a study on how endurance athletes misuse food and exercise.
Sport stars are human’ Jordan Abdull on depression and his journey back from the brink
Jordan Abdull has opened up on his mental health battle, his new purpose and rediscovering his love for rugby league.
Bucks County native Andrew Heo says devotion to mental health helped him get back to Olympics
The 24-year-old began speed skating when he was 6, with his family regularly driving three hours to Maryland for training.
Rejections, depression & promise to his mum – Thiago’s route to top
A young Igor Thiago could not have known he would one day break the record for the most goals by a Brazilian player in a Premier League season.
Mahomes Explains Attention to Mental Health During Rehab
Quarterback’s rehabilitation is grueling, including bad days, and mental health is just as important as physical.
I have to be the sickest one here’: Stanford gymnast opens up about eating disorder
How Stanford gymnast overcame eating disorder, obsession of being “the sickest one”
Substance Use and Performance: How Best to Support Athlete Patients
Substance use vulnerability increases with injury, high external expectations, normalized team use, social pressure, and an overidentification with athletic identity, facilitating escalation from coping to dependence.
How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
An Olympian’s Path to Improving Mental Health Outcomes Through Public Policy
5 Sleep Habits to Steal From Winter Olympians
Here’s how athletes get better rest when it really counts.
Olympic Coaches Share Their Secrets for Boosting Mental Performance
Use these top strategies for resilience and focus in any situation.
When Grief Enters the Locker Room
Grief in sport settings affects identity, performance, and psychological safety.
Breezy Johnson’s journey to Milan overcoming injury and chasing Olympic dreams
Breezy Johnson, an Olympic alpine skier, is determined to overcome injuries and seize her chance at a medal in the upcoming Winter Games in Milan, showcasing her perseverance and grit as she aims for the podium.
Eight years after tragic passing, Tyler Hilinski’s legacy endures
Tyler’s parents, Mark and Kym, continue to run Hilinski’s Hope, a movement directed toward helping student-athletes struggling with mental health issues.
Eating Disorders in the Athletic Field
This blog post will explore the prevalence of eating disorders in athletes, examine contributing factors and discuss potential interventions to support healthier practices in the sports community.