For Canadian national team athletes and coaches, you have free access to mental health support through @gameplandematch and @Morneau_Shepell. Mental health care can also be accessed through @ccmhs_ccsms. Be proactive and reach out for support.
Holidays can increase stress and tend to emphasize food and eating. If you need support, @theNEDIC has phone, chat, and email resources available. Athletes can also reach out to @gameplandematch and @ccmhs_ccsms.
There are lots of resources available, like the ones through @gameplandematch here https://t.co/Zn8AIdKZ4r…. Qualified professionals are also available to support athlete mental health. Morneau Shepell and @ccmhs_ccsms are great starting points if you need help.
“You have an actual injury to your brain. And that was like the flip of the switch for me. It made me feel like I could heal.” Powerful words from @AlexiPappas on the importance of treating mental health like physical health. https://t.co/HLfYXoKuqc
The get out of the house run
The lake loop run
The faster together run
The furry four legged partner run
The alone with my thoughts run
The with my favourite people run
The I can do hard things run
We know that the transition for athletes can be challenging and affect their mental health. Game Plan advisor @lisahoffart wrote a great article that speaks to the importance of managing the transition and the resources available through @gameplandematch: https://t.co/il5kKu46Pn
When transitioning out of sport, athletes can experience a loss of identity - they may no longer feel certain in who they are, in their skills, and in what makes them happy. Learn more: https://t.co/atYrtGariN
@lisahoffart @gameplandematch @CSCSaskatchewan
“This note is for you … and your heart, your mind, and your body. A note to help you reset."
My coach @atrueworld emailed this to our @BKLYNTrackClub team recently but it’s totally worth sharing with the masses because you never know who needs to hear this.
Always a pleasure to talk mental health to coaches and athletes. Take care of yourself and support those around you #BellLetsTalk@CSCSaskatchewan @gameplandematch
Physical changes. Mental demands. Lack of sleep. Great article highlighting the difficulties of returning to elite sport post-pregnancy. @BishopMelissa@Mikkelson12
https://t.co/wC1Jk8XpNV
“Are you on social media or are you using social media?” Thanks to @JohnJTokar for talking to @CSCSaskatchewan and @gameplandematch athletes about building their brand. #saskproud
“I’ve had bad days this season, but I know how to handle it now. For people out there who don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel, you have to get the right help. That’s what’s good about this. It shows it can be done with the right help and the right people.” @RobinLehner
@sask_coach The Sport Med and Science Council is now offering a presentation on sleep and sport performance. A great way to improve knowledge and contribute to performance.
Can't get enough of this piece by @laurenfleshman on sandbagging and how giving yourself permission to move away from past versions of yourself can free you from being held back by expectations. I wish I had enough characters to quote the whole damn thing.
https://t.co/xGRN30ryvU