Dr Oliver Sindall

Mental Health Lead @UKSportsInst Consultant Clinical Psychologist, working with individuals, teams and organisations. Passionate about Mental Health in Sport.

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

As part of my Mental Health Lead role at @UKSportsInst, I have spent the last few months discussing with athletes how social media impacts their well-being and mental health.

See the full video⬇️

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The UKSI’s Mental Health team sat down with four athletes to talk about the positives and negatives of social media and its impact on mental health 📱🧠

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

Really enjoyed being part of this panel for #CleanSportWeek today. Great focus on Para-athletes and their journey

[UK Anti-Doping @ukantidoping]

There is still time to book your space for our Clean Sport Week event next week!

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In honour of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we spoke to former Paralympian and UKSI Performance Lifestyle Practitioner @jameshollis2.

James previously shared his mental health journey and transition from elite sport with us, we caught up with him to find out what’s changed 🙏

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

@BBCSport @alanshearer is not going to be happy!! @RestIsFootball @GaryLineker

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The theme for this year’s #WorldMentalHealthDay is ‘mental health is a universal human right’ 🌍

We spoke to UK Sports Institute staff members about the importance of taking time to look after ourselves 🧠

Watch the full video below 👇

🔗 https://t.co/9jEYDsPL6I

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TW: The following content contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts.

We sat down with former professional race walker @tombosworth to chat about his mental health experiences and the impact of retiring from sport #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

🔗 https://t.co/oIH0s8Amet

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

Great session with some really engaged athletes!

[British Elite Athletes Association @GBEliteAthletes]

✅ The BEAA is pleased to have enabled seven athletes to complete Mental Health Champions training with the @UKSportsInst, as part of our commitment to equip athletes with the skills and confidence to thrive in all aspects of life

Read more: https://t.co/jmMK9frpt9

#BEAAWithYou

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Here are some of the biggest misconceptions and stereotypes around eating disorders:

▶️Link to watch the full Q&A: https://t.co/IgStU7h7jS

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Question: "How can eating disorders impact elite sport and performance?"

Answer: ⬇️

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🔊EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK🔊

EIS practitioners and mental health experts discuss the impact of eating disorders on elite sport.

⬇️Watch the Q&A session on YouTube.

https://t.co/IgStU7h7jS

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

Come join our awesome team!

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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek inspired @kim_woods_95 to tell her story 🗣️

Here's the canoe slalom star on the importance of opening up and why 'a problem shared is a problem halved' 👇

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Encouraging conversations about mental health ✅
Encouraging people to talk to each other 🗣️
Encouraging people to speak more openly 🤝

Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Amanda Gatherer on the importance of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 👇

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“When we’re troubled by difficult thoughts, being on your own is a particularly traumatic time”

Dr Amanda Gatherer discusses the impact of enforced isolations due to lockdowns

Watch the full #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek interview here 👉 https://t.co/Blzuja2e6w

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

A great example of sport and clinical psychology coming together! This is the future and it's an important and exciting time in the profession.

[Daniel Abrahams @DanAbrahams77]

Don't forget to listen to this week's episode of The Sport Psych Show with Dr Karen Treisman MBE @dr_treisman. Karen is an award winning clinical psychologist and trauma specialist. We discuss how to be more trauma, adversity and culturally informed https://t.co/CXTfDyOBhU

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

@ArsenalWFC Hi @ArsenalWFC I'm bringing my 8 year old on Sunday, she can't wait. If we have neutral FA tickets is it safe for her to wear Arsenal gear? I'm hoping the Women's game is more respectful and friendly, but would appreciate your advice.

Thank you.

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NEW BLOG POST: "Supporting your child’s return to school post-lockdown."
For this super important blog post we spoke to Dr. Oliver Sindall - @SindallPsych, a clinical psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health.

Check it out! https://t.co/IO9vO5kbZm

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

Just contributed to this great article by @JustDanWood. Nothing better than helping out with something that combines my roles of Dad, Psychologist and movie lover! Thanks Daniel.

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“Popular culture is useful for children. But we should not lose sight of how they’re also extremely useful for adults to deal with their own grief and anxieties.”

Daniel Wood (@JustDanWood) on how popular culture is helping children (and parents!): https://t.co/Ho1193q3I2

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

@JustDanWood @DrVictoriaK Great article Daniel, amazingly written. Glad to have been able to contribute! 👏👏

[Dr Oliver Sindall @SindallPsych]

@mikeryan I just turned the TV on and Cocoon was on. It brought back amazing childhood memories. Jumped straight on my phone to find it! Instead found your article. Thank you for capturing my pain and disappointment so well. ☹ #remaininghopeful