Many challenges await first year college student athletes. In this episode we discuss college athletes adjusting to new schedules, team dynamics, and more athletic talent and other challenges to the psychological adjustment to college sports. While mental health awareness is increasing there continues to be stigma around athletes seeking mental health services. Unfortunately there are coaches who talk about it but have yet to fully integrate mental health care into programs. This trend shows up not only in college but in various high school club team programs. Tune in and enjoy! Send questions and topics to mentalhealthuniversitypodcast@gmail.com
1:33 : Introduction
1:50 : Early campus arrival for athletes
2:15 : Challenges for first year student athletes
3:25 : Balancing performance and team dynamics
5:00 : Binding with a new teammates
7:00 : Does it feel like home?
8:30 : Crucial mental health resources
11:30 : Increasing awareness of mental health resources for athletes
13:15 : Potential scenarios for freshman student athletes
17:00 Mental health stigma
19:00 : Plan now for fall
22:15 : 5 Mindset Tips for Athletes
24:00 : The importance of having fun - a checkpoint for all athletes