Mental Health in Sports

TOPIC: Mental Health Awareness in Sports
What is too far for an athlete, what or who pushed too much for success? It’s not discussed it is engraved as normal; body shaming, mental abuse, possibly physical, how do we make it better, where does it start, the parents, coach, child? Why are there things an issue? How would you fix the problem? Is society doing something already that could help fix the problem that they could do more of?

INSTRUCTIONS:
Write 3 full pages, 4th being the citation page.
Introduction/Executive Summary – Write this section last. This is similar to an abstract of an academic paper. The Introduction should include a brief overview of the entire proposal including the issue, recommendations, and outcomes. (5 points)
Problem Statement – Provide a description of the management issue including proper context. This section should include background information that helps explain how the issue formed, such as the history of the issue, whom the issue affects at what level of sport, and a few examples. Also, include key elements and statistics that explain the intensity of the issue. (5 points)
Impact – Describe the positive and/or negative impacts of the issue. Discuss the long-term implications of the issue and how any significant interventions would change the issue. Finally, include any recommendations for addressing the issue, yours, and experts. (10 points)
Conclusion – Summarize the issue including your overall thoughts. (5 points)
References – Provide the list of references used in your paper. You should use 10 resources, APA format. (5 points)
Overall Grammar – Use of correct grammar, spelling, and the overall flow of the paper. (5 points)

Below are 10 citations I’ve already found to help create the paper, but please add more if needed
1. “Serena Williams Opens up about Her Mental Health Boundaries with Selena Gomez.” Vogue Arabia, 17 Aug. 2022, https://en.vogue.me/beauty/serena-williams-serena-gomez-wondermind-mental-health-conversation/.

2. Elbaba, Julia. “Serena Williams Emphasizes Boundaries in Mental Health Convo with Selena Gomez.” NBC Boston, NBC10 Boston, 16 Aug. 2022, https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/serena-williams-emphasizes-boundaries-in-mental-health-convo-with-selena-gomez/2809775/#:~:text=The%2040%2Dyear%2Dold%20has,always%20have%20shut%20down%20moments.

3. Shakhnazarova, Nika. “Serena Williams: I Have ‘Serious Boundaries’ about Mental Health.” New York Post, New York Post, 16 Aug. 2022, https://nypost.com/2022/08/16/serena-williams-i-have-serious-boundaries-for-mental-health/.

4. Dolan, Kerry A. “New Mental Health Wellness Site Cofounded by Selena Gomez and Backed by Serena Williams’ VC Firm Launches.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 4 Oct. 2022, https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2022/10/03/new-mental-health-wellness-site-from-selena-gomez-and-entrepreneur-daniella-pierson-launches-backed-by-serena-williams-vc-firm/?sh=7437729a19b4.

5. Kumar, Aishwarya. “Olympics 2021 – Simone Biles Discusses Her Mental Health, Challenges after Winning Bronze on Beam.” ESPN, ESPN Internet Ventures, 4 Aug. 2021, https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31953744/olympics-2021-simone-biles-explains-challenges-balance-beam-final.

6. Sudhakar, Shiv. “How Simone Biles Inspires Today’s Winter Olympians to Open up on Mental Health Struggles.” Fox News, FOX News Network, 11 Feb. 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/health/winter-olympians-inspiration-simone-biles-discuss-mental-health-challenges.

7. News, ABC. “USA Gymnastics to Cover Mental Health Visits.” 101 ESPN, 11 Oct. 2022, https://www.101espn.com/news/usa-gymnastics-to-cover-mental-health-visits/.

8. hortonj4. “Athletes and Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma.” Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, 9 Aug. 2021, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mental-health-in-athletes/.

9. *Departments of Orthopaedics and Family & Community Medicine. “Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: … : Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.” LWW, https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/fulltext/2020/03000/mental_health_issues_and_psychological_factors_in.8.aspx#:~:text=In%20addition%2C%20lower%20levels%20of,of%20which%20may%20impede%20performance.&text=Extremes%20of%20athletic%20identity%2C%20either,too%20little%2C%20may%20limit%20performance.

10. “Mental Health: Impact on Performance.” Montana State University Athletics, https://msubobcats.com/sports/2021/2/24/mental-health-influence-on-performance.aspx.

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