Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Olympics
Simone Biles joins other high-profile names in the Olympic space who have been talking openly about a topic that had been taboo in sports for seemingly forever. The International Olympic Committee has taken a proactive approach to providing resources for its athletes and shifted its tone from sports performance and results to mental health and uplifting the athletes' voices.
Katie Ledecky wins her 1st gold in Tokyo and reflects on the pressure athletes face
The top star of U.S. swimming hadn't had the start to the Games that she wanted. "I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me, or feel like silver or any other medal besides gold is a disappointment."
How loneliness affects our health — and what we can do
One in three Americans reported “serious loneliness” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation was the main factor, but other things played a part, including aging and the loss or partial loss of our sensory perceptions. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the causes of loneliness, particularly in older people, and what we can do about it.
Racked with guilt, some COVID-19 survivors are asking, 'Why me?'
Survivor's guilt is typically associated with soldiers or first responders who survive a traumatic event that others did not. It's now consuming some people who survived a deadly disease that so many didn't. A counselor gives steps to address those feelings.
Nature as a healer
When you’re stressed or anxious do you go for a walk in the woods? Or do you garden or kayak? Host Angela Davis talks about the healing benefits of nature with the founder of a nature-based therapeutics program, a holistic health practitioner and therapist who sees clients outdoors.
What Naomi Osaka can teach us about athletes and mental health
Host Angela Davis talks to a journalist, a sports psychologist and a former collegiate tennis coach about Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open.