Pioneering Mental Health Advocacy in Sports: Learning from Female Athletes
The struggle to obtain better mental health support in sports has seen a significant increase in the role of female athletes in recent years. The perception of mental health in elite athletes is sh…
Canadiens' Patrik Laine Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles
New Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine spoke out about his recent mental health struggles, shedding light on the challenges he has faced over the past year
The NCAA and its leagues are moving forward with a multibillion-dollar settlement agreement that will allow schools to directly pay players for the first time in the history of college sports.
Supportive Sports Environments Reduce Depression And Anxiety In Girls, New Report Shows
A new report developed by the Women’s Sport Foundation determined that sport participation maintains the power to lower mental health conditions in girls.
1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors
The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.
There’s no greater testament to the emotional premium of watching live sports as they happen than the fact that ESPN, the biggest sports media enterprise in human history, continues to operate at least somewhat like it did in the past even as the rest of television struggles to find its way forward. As other television […]
College Football Player Gives His Scholarship To Teammate Who Sells His Plasma To Afford School
Brian Dooley, a college football player at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), US, gave his scholarship to his teammate after realising he was struggling financially.
Ex-MLB player out of league since 2018 gets contract renewed for mental health treatment
This is a good example of the mess healthcare becomes when insurance is tied to employment. Good for the Dodgers, but it shouldn't require a kind MLB team to have healthcare coverage.
DeMar DeRozan, NBA Player, Uses His Platform to Discuss Mental Health
After coming forward to discuss his mental health struggles in 2018, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan has used his platform to discuss mental health with fellow athletes, college students, and through his new YouTube series, “Dinners with DeMar.”
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NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program: Why all sports should take note.
The NHL and NHLPA have operated a player assistance program since 1996, offering support for mental health and substance abuse. Privacy and autonomy are crucial, emphasizing the seriousness of thes…