Mental health Basics
This term refers to the negative stereotypes and biases that may prevent student athletes from seeking help for mental health issues.
What is the stigma surrounding mental health?
Defined as lack of confidence in oneself and one's abilities.
What is Self-doubt?
the way you and your child can develop a positive relationship and will make it easier for you to talk about difficult topics as they get older.
What is effective communication?
What percent of high school athletes have mental illness besides depression?
25%
The practice of focusing on the good in any given situation.
What is positive thinking?
What term describes a student athlete's emotional, psychological, and social well-being?
What is mental health?
What are some healthy coping strategies parents can teach their student athletes to manage stress and anxiety?
What are mindfulness techniques, deep breathing exercises, and seeking support from a counselor or coach?
Effective communication with student athletes about their mental health involves creating an open and non-judgmental environment, often referred to as this.
What is a safe space?
What should parents do if they notice persistent signs of mental health challenges in their student athlete, despite their best efforts to offer support?
What is seeking professional help from a mental health counselor or therapist?
Is a non-judgmental route that parents can take.
Parental encouragement
This emotional state in student athletes may include withdrawal from friends and family, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleeping or eating patterns.
What is depression?
Who can parents and student athletes turn to for help and support when dealing with mental health challenges in sports?
Who are coaches, school counselors, psychologists, and teammates?
What can parents do proactively to help prevent mental health issues in student athletes?
What is encouraging regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep?
Teaching student athletes to bounce back from setbacks and challenges is an important aspect of building this mental quality.
What is resilience?
These things are considered what?
Realistic Strengths & Weaknesses, Responsible for Own Behavior, and Avoid High Risk Behaviors.
What is Good mental health