THE HELP SHOW NEWSLETTER: HOW COVID 19 AFFECT SPORTS

MARCH 2021 | ISSUE 8

THE HELP SHOW NEWSLETTER A Monthly Discussion of Mental Health Topics

JOIN US MENTAL HEALTH PODCAST : HOW COVID 19 AFFECTS SPORTS Podcast March 31st at 6:30pm CST

In This Issue: Importance of Sports - 2 Upcoming podcast - 3 In case you missed it - 4

MENTAL HEALTH PODCAST: HOW COVID 19 AFFECT SPORTS

Join us for our upcoming podcast Whether you're on the couch coaching your favorite athlete/team to victory or on the field competing for the win, sports play a significant role in our mental, physical, and social outlook. While on the sidelines, we may not feel the notable sense of athletic achievement, we can all relate to the toll and loss the Covid-19 pandemic has caused.

According to a study from frontiers in psychology,52% of athletes surveyed expressed feelings of depression and struggled to keep themselves motivated to exercise. Furthermore, the same study highlighted female athletes to have higher levels of perceived stress and dysfunctional psychobiosocial states.

As you know, The Help Show mission is to connect families/individuals with community resources and provide education on mental health awareness with support from licensed professionals and specialists.

This year’s series is highlighting mental health and sports because of the drastic effect Covid has had on athlete's form, from recreational sports to our elite players. So, click to subscribe to our newsletter today.

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IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS

Research has proven sports increase mental health outcomes and improve overall physical wellbeing.

They foster an attitude of confidence and nurture a structure of discipline and collaboration. Research links engagement in physical activity to positive health results.

STRUCTURE SPORTS PROVIDE There are several reasons why sports serve as such a prominent outlet within our lives.

Reduces stress and depression Aids

in

mental

therapy

for

psychological

disorders Supports healthy heart Improves self-esteem Lowers hypertension

TEAMWORK As we know in sports, it's NOT ABOUT how you start, but more so how you finish. It takes a team

EMOTIONAL STATE

initiative to solidify the victory whether the support

Athletes at all levels are expected to show up and

is driven by your coach, family, or fans, it matters in

perform as a top-tier competitor within any sport.

the end. Let's take a deeper dive below into how

The pandemic has had a noticeable effect on

we can best support the recovery of the athletic

athletes’ mental and physical wellbeing. Data

society as we navigate through the pandemic.

indications have resulted in startling results related

Engage in conversation and comprehension: it’s

to anxiety and depression. The uncertainty and

important to feel heard and be heard. Be open to

interruption of routine presented a common trend

talk, listen, and support your loved one. Rely on

of decline in motivation to exercise. The magnitude

your supportive resources such as your coaches,

of the pandemic was experienced throughout the

trainers, or teammates to discuss your concerns.

athletic community as they were faced with barriers

·

such as access to facilities, financial hardships, AND

active.

PHYSICAL development.

adequate

Encourage self-care: offer to help them stay Promote

healthy

amounts

of

eating

sleep.

habits

Take

time

and to

decompress and relax. ·

Consider seeking advice from a mental health

professional: visit the resources provided to find someone who works for you. Many providers are offering the convenience and safety of teletherapy services. ·

Address the stigma: sports culture’s

encouragement

of

“mental

toughness”

is

oftentimes a barrier to talking to athletes about mental health. One way to address the stigma around opening up is to encourage an athlete to see vulnerability and sensitivity as a strength. Be sensitive and empathetic to what they have to say, as a non-judgmental attitude will allow the person to feel respected and understood.

Join our upcoming virtual live podcast Episode 101: On the Sideline” How Covid –19 Affects Sports Wednesday, March 31st at 6:30pm Central Wednesday, March 31st at 6:30pm Central How can you help support the mental health of loved ones affected by the pandemic within the athletic community? Let the experts in our podcast guide you. Join the live podcast and add your name to many other responsible people who want to make a difference .

NiEtta Reynolds, MSW Founder of The Help Show iNiEtta will host our podcast to help us understand the significance of mental health in today's athletes, from recreational athletes to our elite athletics and their ability to perform. She will also talk about how Covid in the sports world has changed the way athletics view their health. This podcast aims to spread awareness regarding mental health and sports and how players can get the help they need when facing challenges in the aftereffects of Covid. NiEtta is passionate about educating the community on mental health issues, so she uses her platform to engage people from all walks of life in spreading mental health awareness.

Kimberly Alexander Cancer Activist

Kimberly will be our podcast’s special guest. She lost her husband to multiple myeloma in 2010. Since that time, Kimberly has devoted her life to spreading cancer awareness and fundraising for cancer research while serving as a resource for cancer patients and their caregivers. Alexander was featured on Dateline NBC with Tom Brokaw, where she discussed her life as a cancer caregiver. She’s also the narrator of an awardwinning health video titled “Multiple Myeloma in the African American Community”.

Trillion Small, Ph.D., LMFT Counselor. Mental Performance Coach. Speaker. Author.

Dr. Trillion Small will be our podcast's special guest for this episode. As a woman of many accolades and ventures, Dr. Small serves as a Mental Health Performance Coach for the Dallas Jackals Professional Rugby team. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling at Trevecca Nazarene University and has been a mental training coach and mental health counselor for eight years. In her relocation to Dallas in 2017, Dr. Small founded Attachment Leadership, which serves as the umbrella for her mental health counseling practice and business psychology consulting. Additionally, she is the author of six books and the founder of her book publishing company, They Speak Publishing. Dr. Small is well-versed in servicing distinguished personnel from the locker room to the boardroom.

In Case You Missed It Our last podcast: Suicide Prevention In our last podcast, we discussed cancer caregivers' critical roles in a person's life and why this national health care issue is gaining recognition. Also, how caregivers can protect their mental health. Furthermore, our podcast's guest Kimberly Alexsander explains her own experience of being a caregiver and losing her late husband, NFL linebacker Elijah Alexsander to multiple myeloma. Contact us at www.TheHelpShow.org.

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