By Olga Khazan — 2018
A trait that’s often seen as good can actually be destructive. Here’s how to combat it.
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Experts I spoke with for this story pointed to a couple of reasons professional athletes are particularly susceptible to mental health issues.
his fall, Ku Stevens became the fastest cross-country runner in Nevada. But he would be running even if he wasn’t winning.
Friendly competition can expand the “win” pie and enhance your performance.
In the documentary “The Weight of Gold,” Phelps presents a stark picture of the mental wear and tear Olympians endure.
Osaka’s mental health challenges are nothing new in her isolating sport. What is new is the acceptance she’ll face—and the paths back—if she takes a prolonged break.
In the past few weeks, my journey took an unexpected path but one that has taught me so much and helped me grow. I learned a couple of key lessons.
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Through the size of her platform, however, and her decision to choose well-being over pursuit of a Grand Slam title, Osaka offers the promise of bringing mental health awareness—both inside and outside of sports—to an entirely new level.
Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them.
Lack of physical activity has been shown to increase the risk of chronic illness and mortality. Yet, a large part of the American population fails to meet the government’s recommendations for physical activity. According to a new study, competition might be the key to getting us to workout more.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, has acknowledged that after the 2012 games, his longtime depression was so overwhelming he thought about killing himself.