May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Sport participation and exercise can be protective factors for mental health. But data shows that up to 35% of elite athletes suffer from a mental health crisis, which may manifest as stress, eating disorders, burnout, depression, or anxiety. (Athletes for Hope, 12/2020).

For "Weekend Warriors," the rate of psychological distress is 14.5% (Mark Hamer, Stuart J.H. Biddle, Emmanuel Stamatakis, 2017).

To prevent mental health issues from spiraling, pay attention to changes in your mood, be open to others when they are sharing their struggles, and know your resources.

Specifically, Sport Psychology services are available at Prime Sports through Sport Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Gildner, of Empower Performance Psychology.