Mindful Sport Performance Podcast

Ep. 74: Taking On the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in Sports

Dr. Keith Kaufman & Dr. Tim Pineau Season 5 Episode 14

In this episode, we have a candid discussion on the continued presence of mental health stigma in sports. For example, differences in how physical injury versus mental health symptoms are regarded.

Keith and Tim shed light on some common misconceptions surrounding mental health challenges among athletes, and explore the unique role that pressure has in sport environments. Taylor shares his personal insights highlighting the importance of changing entrenched concepts of grit and toughness in athletics. 

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