High-performance athletes spend countless hours in the gym and on the field, but competing and succeeding at the top level of sports requires your mind to be just as fit. Getting stuck in negative thoughts and self-talk in sports can paralyze you with anxiety and doubt, but overcoming negativity can help unlock your ... Read More
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Failure in sports is par for the course, but why is something so commonplace and, some might say, inevitable, so tough to deal with? Dealing with failure, whether on the court, field, or even the trail, requires a dual focus that involves both the body and mind. To bounce back successfully after a setback, the most ... Read More
The City … or the Country? Moving for Mental Health
With greater mental health awareness comes a better understanding of the urban effect on mental health. This understanding has resulted in the idea of the "anxious city" — meaning metro areas are thought to make inhabitants prone to conditions like anxiety and depression. For many, a change of environment is the key ... Read More
What Is Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)?
An estimated 5.5 million adults in the United States use hallucinogenic drugs. People who take hallucinogens may be hoping to escape their lives, reset their brains or have new experiences. While the drugs may provide these benefits, they can also cause side effects, including hallucinogen persisting perception ... Read More
Does PTSD Treatment Work?
PTSD is in the news almost daily, with reports of people suffering from it in the aftermath of natural disasters, accidents, trauma, major illness, terrorist acts, or war. Though many people know the acronym "PTSD" and that it stands for "post-traumatic stress syndrome," there is still much misinformation about this ... Read More
Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Tips for Athletes
Performance anxiety is a common experience among athletes of all ages. Prior to competing, athletes often experience a surge of adrenaline. While some associate this surge with feelings of anticipation and excitement, others connect it with feelings of stress, worry, and anxiety. For those who feel anxious, negative ... Read More
What Can Meditation Do for Athletic Performance?
As an athlete, your focus is on testing your body's limits. But what about your mind? In fact, mental strength has proven to be just as valuable in sports as physical strength. This recent revelation has athletes adding brain-boosting techniques to their training routines — including meditation for performance ... Read More
What Do the Terms “Depersonalization” and “Derealization” Mean?
Depersonalization is a common condition that may affect up to 2% of the population. It's generally associated with stress, trauma, anxiety, and other emotional disorders, and treating it can make a world of difference in people's quality of life. Depersonalization, together with derealization, are dissociative ... Read More
