Sep 11 2024 24 mins
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the alarming mental health challenges that athletes face, particularly the heightened stress and suicide risk in high-pressure environments. We explore how the intense demands of athletic performance, combined with societal expectations and personal struggles, can push athletes to the brink. Importantly, we examine the often-overlooked role that nutrition plays in mental health and recovery of athletes.
In this episode we talk about:
- The alarming increase in athlete suicide rates.
- The demands, both physically and mentally, placed on collegiate athletes.
- Nutrition's role in proper fueling and recovery of athletes.
- 3 main nutritional pillars every athlete, coach, and parent needs to focus on to improve the well-being of their athlete.
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Mentioned in this episode:
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- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
- British Journal of Sports Medicine article: Whelan, B. M., Kliethermes, S. A., Schloredt, K. A., Rao, A., Harmon, K. G., & Petek, B. J. (2024). Suicide in National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes: A 20-year analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 58(10), 531. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-107509
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