Re:Getting over Gold: Athletes and Mental Health
by AlbertCory on Monday August 02, 2021 @12:48PM
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This clause stuck out for me: "he would recognize and get help for his own depression."
I don't know if anyone watches Ted Lasso, but in Season Two, they bring in a sports psychologist. No spoilers here.
He talks about never showing vulnerability and the destructive effects of that. But also: "Everything in life is a skill, and you’ve got to learn when to use it and when not to use it." Bingo.
Any sports trainer who doesn't force his or her way past the athlete's reflexive "I'm fine; I don't need any help." is guilty of malpractice, IMHO. Looking after their mental health is just as important as looking after their cardiovascular fitness.
I don't know if anyone watches Ted Lasso, but in Season Two, they bring in a sports psychologist. No spoilers here.
He talks about never showing vulnerability and the destructive effects of that. But also: "Everything in life is a skill, and you’ve got to learn when to use it and when not to use it." Bingo.
Any sports trainer who doesn't force his or her way past the athlete's reflexive "I'm fine; I don't need any help." is guilty of malpractice, IMHO. Looking after their mental health is just as important as looking after their cardiovascular fitness.