Episode 22: Youth Sports + Mental Health
This episode of the Grim Drive Podcast, where we explore mental health through the lens of professional sports and athletes, takes a look at Youth Sports + Mental Health .
Sports are an important part of so many lives. Whether a person is playing an individual or team sport, or just watching and rooting for a favorite team as part of a fan group, sports often play a large role in both physical and mental wellbeing, having a clear impact on overall health. In this episode, we discuss an article which covers youth sports in general, recent changes in how sports intersect with with the short and long-term future of youth, and our thoughts on the pros and cons.
*The Grim Drive Podcast is a way for people to learn about mental fitness, mental health, and mental illness, through the lens of sports. We want to do our part to further reduce the stigma associated with mental health by highlighting the athletes who have shown strength through vulnerability, spoken up, and spoken out. We want to provide listeners with mental health education, to raise awareness and reduce risk, maximizing the path to mental fitness.
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