Why Student Athletes are Losing the Mental Game

As a Mom of a college lacrosse player, and an exercise physiologist, I know all too well the affect this pandemic is having on our mental health.  Even if you are not an athlete, it is important to recognize that we are all being affected.  Even young children are under more stress from changes to their normal routine,  social distance from friends and uncertainty about school.  This article provides some insight and suggestions we can all use during this time.

Over two-thirds of high school student athletes say they are experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety since sports were canceled due to the pandemic.  Click on article source below to read more…

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