Justin’s story shows us how the experience of being a male in athletics can come with its own stigma, especially in regard to mental health. Justin describes his various struggles with athletic injuries beginning at a young age, and the depression that followed after each injury. He shares a story of determination and resiliency to overcome his injuries to keep playing the sport he loves.
Mental Health and Athletes: Laney's Story
Mental Health and Athletes: Amanda's Story
Mental Health and Athletes: Maggie's Story
Mental Health and Athletes Series: An Introduction
An introduction to the new blog series on mental health and athletes. An individual athlete will be featured each week where they tell their story about overcoming adversity in sport. This raises awareness of the possible issues athletes face and why mental health services are a valuable necessity in sport.
Sport Injury and Mental Health
A serious injury for a competitive athlete can have a detrimental impact on their mental health. What most do not realize is that when mental health is poor, recovery from injury is also poor. Athletes who face injury are more likely to develop a mood or anxiety disorder, with depression being the most common.