Mental Health & Performance
A foundational component of well-being, today's college athlete's struggle to get healthy amounts of this, which can improve performance, mood and functioning dramatically.
Sleep
Michael Jackson was known as the "KING OF "
Pop
____ is a great method to improve your mental health/ physical health and can be used to develop social skills
Sports: Basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc..
True or false: If you have a mental illness, you have it for life.
False
Who can be included in your social support
Friends, family, peers, teachers, counselors, etc..
A key component of our stress response systems, athletes have reported to feeling too much of this prior to or during competitions, causing them to worry, withdraw and affecting their play.
What is anxiety
What was Lil Baby's first album called
Perfect Timing
This NBA star was an advocate for mental health awareness, spoke about his own fears and insecurities, and was an advocate for youth sports participation helping to launch "Don't Retire, Kid"
Hint: Lakers
Kobe Bryant
True or false: What you eat does not affect how you feel
False
A group of individuals including parents, siblings and other relatives
Family
Providing a great combination of resting, stretching and mindful breathing, this ancient practice has both physical and mental benefits.
Yoga
Andre Young is better known as which hip hop artist?
Dr. Dre
This organization has a whole website and national hotline for providing resources for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
____ includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Mental Health
A group of individuals with similar experiences and characteristics
Peers/ friends
Proven to decrease activity in the parts of the brain responsible for deep thoughts and worry, utilizing________ before practice or a competition can help athletes improve focus and performance as well as reduce anxiety and/or stress.
Meditation or mindfulness or deep breathing.
What is Ice Cube's real name?
O'Shea Jackson
This professional athlete wrote a blog on his mental health struggles called, "Everyone is going through something." He is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He is a five-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 201
Kevin Love
Mental health __________ is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis.
Stigma
What social support include expression of empathy, love, trust, and caring
Emotional
One tool in a mental health toolkit, athletes use this activity to get thoughts out of their heads, as well as to communicate patterns of their thoughts with therapists, coaches, trainers, etc.
Journaling, writing, poetry
which rapper is the highest-selling rapper of all time
Eminem
This WNBA star has spoken about her mental health issues. She has played basketball at the University of Texas at Austin and now plays in the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League
Imani Boyette
What mental health diagnosis is seen the most at college counseling centers or early stages growing up in school?
Anxiety
How can Social Support improve physical health?
Relieves stress, takes away burdens, improves energy, etc.