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Leeja Carter
executive board member for the Association of Applied Sports Psychology and an expert on inclusive and equity-focused practice in sport and health
Mental Health Is Central to Sport—And With Mounting Pressures for Athletes, Prioritizing It Is Pivotal
The conversation around athletes and mental health has reached a boiling point, and we can't ignore the role that social media has played.
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The Role Mental Toughness Plays (or, Rather, Doesn’t) In a Champion Mindset, According to a Sports Psychologist
Here's why a sports psychologist says the emphasis of mental toughness in sports needs to be de-prioritized in favor of mental health.
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