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September 2016 Article Archives

Burnout or Depression? Understanding the Unique Mental Health Needs of Athletes

By Marina Galante
Published September 20, 2016

Athletes as a Special Population Mental illness affects approximately 61.5 million Americans each year1; despite this, mental health continues to carry negative stigma that interferes with proper…

Managing Emotions in Sport

By Dr. Andrew Friesen
Published September 6, 2016

There is no construct of human psychology and functioning more prevalent in sport than emotion. Mood, emotions, and general affect can influence every movement in every sport. Consider a typical 45…