The benefits of mental health for athletes

In the last few years the mental health of professional athletes has become an area of national attention.  From substance use and domestic violence to suicide, the mental health of professional athletes is appearing in social media and mainstream media.  At GROW, we strive to remove the stigmas associated with mental illness, family pressures, and professional demands from athletes through individual and family counseling. Our goal is not for a public “spin” of the athlete’s mental health, but to work for a holistic and sustainable future through the use of personal and performance counseling and health coaching. We believe that an athlete’s mental health is just as critical as their physical health, in preparing them to perform to their greatest ability.

If you are a high school athlete, a Crossfit competitor, a former athlete, or someone who is just changing their life for health benefits, there are benefits to getting a mental health coach who can assist you on the mental challenges of competition, training, and health change.

Even Misty May-Trenor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings, United States Olympians utilized mental health counselors in their preparation for the Olympics. If the world’s top athletes are recognizing the need for mental preparation for athletics, then the rest of the athletic community can follow their lead and see how Athletic Performance Counseling can help in your training, personal, and teams’ lives.

Adam R Glendye MA MFT, LAPC

aglendye@growcounseling.com