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Healthy Youth Sports

Applied and Clinical Performance Psychology

Feb 14, 2024
Andy Gillham, Ph.D., performance psychology coach, discusses the differences between applied and clinical performance psychology, mental health challenges in youth athletes, and ways for sports mental health professionals to work with young athletes and their parents.
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  • Applied sports psychology focuses on performance enhancement and specific challenges within a sporting context, while clinical sports psychology addresses severe mental health issues.
  • Coaches play a crucial role in supporting the mental health of young athletes by building relationships, providing individualized coaching, and distinguishing between normal concerns and clinical problems.

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Difference Between Applied and Clinical Performance Psychology

In this podcast episode, the guest, Dr. Andy Gillam, discusses the difference between applied and clinical performance psychology. Applied sports psychology focuses on training coaches and providing support to athletes at a competitive level. The emphasis is on enhancing performance, goal setting, and addressing specific challenges within a sporting context. On the other hand, clinical sports psychology deals with more severe mental health issues and requires specialized training and certification. Dr. Gillam highlights the importance of understanding that not every challenge faced by young athletes requires clinical intervention, and it's important to distinguish between normal concerns and clinical problems.

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