Mental Health in sports matters as it impacts the athletes ability physically and mentally, and often reflects in their performance, here are some former and current athletes that urge people to focus on their mental health and the impact its had on them.
Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant specializes in mental health treatment for athletes, coaches, and parents. Dr. Cauthen has significant experience in the sport environment, as a competitive youth and Division 1 collegiate athlete, her experience has guided her professional development and is the crux of creating a Culture of Care for a Culture of Champions.
Simone Biles’s withdrawal from competitions at the Tokyo Olympics has put renewed focus on mental health in sports.
In the wake of tennis star Naomi Osaka opening up about depression and anxiety, four NFL players who are working to break the stigma around mental health issues sit down with TODAY’s Carson Daly: Solomon Thomas of the Las Vegas Raiders, D.J. Chark of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Demario Davis of the New Orleans Saints and Adam Thielen of the Minnesota Vikings.