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The Mental Edge:
A blog for athletes and those who love them.
Breaking Down the Barriers: How Athlete Insight Helps Athletes Overcome Obstacles to Seeking Mental Health
Sports culture asserts that athletes must showcase physical strength while maintaining mental toughness. The intense balance of giving 110% to sport demands often results in athletes experiencing mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or even burnout. Unfortunately, many barriers stand in the way of athletes seeking help when they need it most.
Types of Eating Disorders that Athletes Experience
Athletes face many unique pressures in sport which puts them at risk for developing eating disorders. Many athletes struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia. Each of these eating disorders has serious psychological and medical implications regardless of how an athlete looks.