Poor mental health is becoming more common in sports, with athletes experiencing a growing number of sporting pressures that contribute to mental health issues. While the numbers are rising, athletes can benefit from various exercises, wellness, and meditation techniques to improve their mental well-being.
This toolkit, curated by the ISNation team, aims to provide athletes, coaches, and parents with the tools they need to support sporting professionals with their mental health.
Each section includes up-to-date information, tips, and exercises for good mental health and, by extension, the maintenance of healthy sporting performance. This toolkit also contains our latest mental health commentary, handpicked by our experts for your use.
Tools in this guide:
- Mental Health in Sports: The Figures
- Meditation for Athletes
- Mental Toughness Exercises
- Wellness for Athletes
- Mind, Body, and Sport
Mental Health in Sports: The Figures
In elite and professional athlete circles, mental illness is rife. Studies have shown that over 50% of elite athletes suffer from some form of mental health issue in their lives, whether during sports or post-sporting achievement. But why is athlete mental health becoming prevalent? Recent research indicates factors such as alcohol misuse and poor support networks, amongst others, have been shown to have an impact. This section will dive into the statistics, what they mean, and how you can use this information to protect yourself or help a friend or family member.
