Hockey culture’s tendency to prefer attributes like mental toughness over emotional vulnerability can damage athletes when they’re confronted with traumatic events. This needs to change.
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Loosening press obligations might be one way to protect the mental health of athletes.
The high-profile athlete’s struggles raise questions about society’s views on mental health, as well as the effects of race, gender and fame on well-being.
The tennis world paid attention when 13-year-olds were struggling with the pressures of turning pro. Osaka is reminding everyone that mental health concerns are still there.
The governing bodies of professional tennis need to do more to prioritize athlete well-being — and there’s no better time to start than now.
Since there is no typical transgender athlete, broad rules don’t seem appropriate. But that’s exactly what legislation seeks to do.
New research shows that the enforced layoff during the pandemic has put pressure on professional rugby players’ mental health.
Academy culture at football clubs must change to protect vulnerable young players when they are rejected as professionals.
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PhD Candidate and Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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Professor in Sport Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Professor of Ethics, Strategy, and Public Policy, University of New Orleans; Institute for Humane Studies
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Doctoral Researcher and Lecturer in Sport Coaching, University of Stirling
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Professor of Psychology, University of Southern Queensland
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Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles
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PhD Researcher, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer Sociology of Sport/Sport Development, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Lecturer in Sport Management, University of Stirling
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Associate Research Psychologist, University of California, Los Angeles