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‘I Want All the Spirits that Are in Here to Favor Me.’ How Adam Ottavino Uses Earthing to Help Him Focus on Pitching

By Stan Grossfield — 2021

At 2 p.m., Adam Ottavino, the Red Sox’ setup man, emerged from the empty dugout in shorts and a T-shirt. He immediately kicked off his flip-flops, and he was barefoot in the park. Fenway Park, that is.

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Mind, Body and Sport: The Psychiatrist Perspective

Many changes are taking place in our culture that influence the mental and emotional well-being of today’s student-athletes. The pressure associated with student-athletes’ daily routine can create intense emotional responses.

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The Pros and Cons of Youth Sports Aren’t Only Physical

Be mindful of a young athlete’s psychological well-being.

Marika Lindholm

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Athletes and Mental Health with Dr. Matthew Sacco

Sports psychologist Matthew Sacco, PhD, talks about the specific mental health concerns athletes face as early as childhood, and how sports fans, parents and coaches alike can play a role in supporting their wellness.

Cleveland Clinic

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Playing sport during COVID-19 pandemic eased anxiety and depression for students

School sports came to an abrupt halt during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. How this impacted adolescents' health, who were otherwise generally active in sports in their school, is examined in new research.

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Op-Ed: Are Youth Sports Harming Our Kids’ Mental Health?

Evidence suggests that as young people compete more intensely in sports, gains in mental wellness may be replaced by mental health challenges particular to competitive athletics.

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What Do Athletes with ADHD Need to Know About TUEs?

In recent years across the U.S., there’s been a consistent increase in the number of children and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Parental Pressure Takes a Toll on Young Athletes

There is a fine line between parental support and pushiness.

Robert T Muller Ph.D.

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Parent Sports Pressure Can Leave Kids with Overwhelming Expectations

Whether pressure is unintentional or by design, kids feel it and it can lead to poor athletic performance and other unintended consequences, including poor stress coping and falling grades.

Dr. Chris Stankovich

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Emma Raducanu Puts Success Down to ‘Very Hard-to-Please Parents’

Eighteen-year-old US Open winner says upbringing has given her mental strength to succeed.

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Overbearing Parents Can Take the Fun Out of Sports for Their Kids

Experts say the more parents involve themselves in their kids’ sporting events, including acting out on sidelines, the less enjoyable and more results-driven is the child’s athletic experience.

Vincent Z. Mercogliano

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