Yes, student athletes face the same developmental tasks and life stressors as non athletes. What is unique about student athletes is that they face stressors and expectations unlike any other that could either trigger mental health symptoms or intensify an existing mental health issue.
Common stressors that student athletes face include: time demands working developing their talent, lack of time to engage in other extracurricular activities, sleep deprivation, pressure to perform, injuries, transitioning from high school to college, seeing oneself as only an athlete.
"I'm not a robot-neither are the other athletes who at times might seem unapproachable. we all have emotions. we all have a story to tell."
~Derek Jeter
Mental Health & Athletes
My mission is to assist in breaking the mental health stigma within the sports culture by raising awareness for the needs of student athletes through counseling and education.
I assist student athletes in reaching their full potential academically, athletically, emotionally and spiritually by empowering them to utilize their strengths to increase their overall wellbeing.
Sports Social Worker/Therapist
Hey I'm Victoria!
Mental Health facts. . .
Ages 18-25 Increased use of drugs to cope with stress
19%
ages 18-25
experience a mental illness
1:3
College Athletes experience depression symptoms
25%
Ages 17-24
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death
2nd
~ Robert M. Parent of former athlete.
"Victoria teaches more than the game of softball; she instills confidence, perspective, and positive habits of mind that give our daughter the foundation for success in all things in life."
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