What is ‘Mental Health’?
One definition of mental health is "our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices."
The Importance of Mental Health Support After Sports Injuries
It's Okay to Ask for Help The moment I tore my meniscus for the third time, a pit opened up in the bottom of my stomach. By the time I [...]
Paying the Price: Athletes and Mental Health
A lot has changed around mental health. In the conversations of our communities, topics of anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles no longer need to be avoided. People talk [...]
Dak Prescott Discusses Mental Health With 2021 Elite 11 Finalists
All 20 finalists’ eyes immediately snapped to attention the second Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott appeared on screen. On behalf of the Jordan brand partnering with the Opening, Prescott made [...]
Mental Health vs Mental Strength
Being in shape and having big muscles do not determine your internal health. Many times, mental health issues are not physically detectable, much like cardiovascular disease. The big beautiful toned [...]
How Focusing On Her Mental Health Helped Simone Biles Win
On Sunday night, 24-year-old Simone Biles made history by claiming another U.S. gymnastics championship in Fort Worth, Texas. She dominated the competition over the weekend by almost a five point [...]
The Surprising Impact Your Gut Has on Mental Health
We think so much about nutrition when it comes to our physical health, such as how many calories or grams of protein we need to consume to gain this much [...]
Ron Artest: NBA Champion, Mental Health Advocate
Ron Artest endured 11 seasons, played on six teams and took part in a host of bizarre incidents on his quest for an NBA title. The controversial Los Angeles Lakers [...]
Improve Your Athletes’ Health and Mental Focus With Team Yoga Practice
Individual or team yoga is an athletic practice that all coaches, athletes and trainers have found to be one of the most helpful exercises in the...
How to Mentally Prepare for Tryouts
Here are several tips to help anyone have success during tryouts.
