In this episode, Alexis interviews Gerald about the topic of athlete mental health. Gerald shares his wisdom and perspective from his expertise as a licensed psychologist along with his training and vast experience working with athletes. Given the increased awareness that athletes, too, experience mental health challenges just like the general population, this interview will answer lingering questions to fill in the gaps of understanding with the topics below. As always, this episode will provide an expert perspective that has nuance and encourages context, rather than one-size-fits-all or sensationalized messaging.
Summary:
Understanding mental health in general
The unique context and pressures of sports
How mental health issues manifest in sports
The power and fragility of an extreme athlete identity
Ways to support athletes’ mental health
The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is co-hosted by Siblings by educational therapist, Alexis Reid, M.A. and licensed psychologist, Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Cyber Sound Studios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com).
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