European Championship Medalist Ilaria Cusinato Opens Up about Eating Disorder
The Italian IMer Ilaria Cusinato published a letter about reasons that led her to leave the Federal Center of Ostia (Rome) in the summer of 2019.
Michael Phelps Shines Spotlight On Mental Health, Documentary On Today Show
American Olympic icon Michael Phelps was a special guest on NBC News’ TODAY, shining a light on his new documentary entitled The Weight of Gold.
5 Ways Swim Coaches Can Develop Mentally Tougher Swimmers
Here are five things swim coaches can start doing today to help develop swimmers that are mentally tough and who are more likely to enjoy the process.
Mental Health Concerns Up 150% to 200% Among NCAA Student-Athletes
A new NCAA survey shows that mental health concerns among its student-athletes are currently 150% to 200% higher than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Richmond Swimmer Studies Effects of Retirement on Female Swimmers
University of Richmond swimmer Lexie Gilbert sought to understand the “struggles of the retirement process” and provide recommendations to help.
Maya DiRado, Natalie Coughlin Talk Mental Health with USOPC Sport Psychologist
Having both experienced the stress caused by time away from the pool, Coughlin and DiRado talk to Dr. Sean McCann on how to prioritize mental health.
Mental Health for Athletes: Yoga and Meditation Class Series
This series of meditation and yoga classes has been created to give athletes tools to help enhance their mental health…
10 Easy Tips To Take Your Swimming To The Next Level During COVID-19
While we’ve all been forced out of the water for the time being, we’re fully capable of both adjusting and accomplishing our goals in creative ways.
33 Meters: Maddy Banic, Better Than Ever
Maddy Banic: “My swimming today isn’t where I want it to be, but I view myself now as an underdog who has to claw my way back.”
In Light of New Lawsuit, Phelps Talks USOPC’s Lack of Mental Health Resources
“How long should I stay silent? I can sit here and be silent for as long as you want, because that’s what I got,” said Phelps to the Washington Post.
How to Set Goals (And Achieve Them)
Goal setting can be incredibly empowering, but also upsetting when you end up not reaching them. Here are 7 ways to set achievable goals and to reach them.
Survey of 4 NCAA Swimming Programs Reveal High Levels of Pre-Race Anxiety
The Survey, conducted by Olivier Poirier-Leroy, was conducted of 98 collegiate swimmers in 4 NCAA programs: 2 Division I and 2 Division II.
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