Sports Psychiatry

There are unique challenges faced by athletes and their families with mental health concerns, which may be different from the general population.

Treatment method

Mental health treatment for athletes addresses the complexities facing athletes and their families while being culturally competent.
  • I believe strongly in the mind-body connection and have been able to harness the powers of the mind in positive ways to enhance performance, overcome injuries, and work towards life transitions such as trades and even retirement (forced or otherwise).
  • My goal as a practitioner is to teach and empower athletes to live healthier lives and fortify families, organizations, and the community.
  • Treatment will involve extensive evaluation/assessment of presenting concern, coordination of care with invested parties (at discretion of individual/organization), development of treatment plan.

Hazing

Behavior
Outcome
Humiliation
Feel Weak/ Not capable
Making you feel bad about yourself
Self- Doubt
Tearing you down
Loss of Confidence
Ostracizing
Isolated and Alone
Physical and/or social punishment
Physical and Mental Injuries
Manipulation
Loss of Confidence
Performing acts you feel ashamed of
Low Self-Essteem
SECRECY
Loss of Focus

Team Building

Behavior
Outcome
Acknowledges that making the team is your qualification for being on the team!
Reinforces a since of accomplishment
Collective Achievements
Increase In Self Confidence
Group Problem Solving
Bonding
Sharing personal stories/messages in a safe space
Personal Connection
Facing Adversity Together
Builds Trust
Learning New Skills Together (outside comfort zone)
Learn How To Face New Challenges
Building game plans that everyone is required to do.
Decreases Resentment/ Instils a Culture of Fairness
NO ACTIVITIES YOU FEEL SHAME ABOUT
You Can Maintain Focus

Services

1. Individual treatment (performance, mental illness, etc.) 2. Organization sanctioned evaluations for safety, substance use, eating disorders, medical use of banned substances. 3. Team Building 4. Team Mental Health Training 5. Mental Health Training for Coaches 6. Guide organization in formulating mental health policies/rules/regulations around hazing, bullying, trans- athletes and eating disorders. 7. Help organizations create a list of screening tools to identify athletes in distress or need of further evaluation and treatment.
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