From Athlete to Advocate: The Journey Towards Mental Wellness

Dr. Hillary Cauthen is a distinguished clinical sport psychologist and author with 15+ years of experience working with the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, Premier League, and more. As a retired D1 athlete herself, Dr. Cauthen is an unwavering advocate for open conversations about mental health, aiming to eliminate stigma and create a safe & secure environment for athletes like herself to seek support. Dr. Cauthen formerly served as the Director of Organizational Wellness & Performance for Austin FC as well as the Performance Psychologist for the San Antonio Spurs where she developed their mental performance and wellness programs.

She discusses her personal experiences and challenges with competitive sport, defining  mental health and mental illness and transforming the conversation to better navigate the toxicity of sport culture.

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