In this episode, Sarah and Paige Thompson discuss discuss mental health in athletes. Paige shares her personal journey as a collegiate athlete, detailing the challenges she faced, including an eating disorder and burnout. They explore the pressures athletes encounter, the importance of support systems, and strategies for navigating mental health issues. 

Takeaways

• Connection is a vital theme in mental health.
• Athletes often struggle with identity outside of their sport.
• Burnout is a common issue among athletes.
• Support systems are crucial for recovery.
• Mindfulness and self-compassion are effective strategies.
• Eating disorders are prevalent in the athletic community.
• Transitioning from athlete identity can be challenging.
• It's important to recognize signs of burnout early.
• Therapy can provide essential support for athletes.

To learn more about working with Paige, visit her website at https://www.paigethompsonlpc.com.

Check out Paige's blog post about student athlete's mental health at https://www.paigethompsonlpc.com/blog2/student-athletes-mental-health 

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