Lauren and JulieAnne are former Division-I soccer players turned mental health professionals, who are passionate about keeping young athletes healthy on and off the field.
In this episode, Lauren and JulieAnne discuss how participation in sports can both enhance and complicate mental well-being and that in the midst of the adolescent mental health crisis, the significance of prioritizing mental health among young female soccer players needs to be a priority.
They discuss the pressure young athletes often feel to perform and compete and explore the impact of conflicts between players, parents, coaches and teammates. They acknowledge that each of these factors can have a negative influence on mental well-being and performance but can also provide opportunities for athletes to learn how to overcome difficulties and build resilience.
Lauren and JulieAnne make suggestions on how young athletes and can take steps to advocate for themselves, how parents and coaches can help foster mental-health through athletics and when professional mental health support should be considered.
In this important bonus episode, they emphasize that prioritizing mental health for young female soccer players empowers them to not only consider well-being throughout their teen years - while excelling on the soccer field - but also lead healthy, fulfilling lives beyond their athletic careers.
We would like to encourage players, parents and coaches to listen to this episode together and create space to have conversations about mental health! If you have any questions about mental health do not hesitate to reach out at jdietz@shedreamsingoals.com.
We hope you enjoy this episode and also checkout Dr. Gallagher’s episode about Building Confidence!
Yours in Health and Soccer,
JulieAnne and Elizabeth
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Thank You Lauren!!!
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