

Day 4 – What Are Elite Athletes Teaching Us About Mental Health? | The Game Inside The Games
10 snips Jul 29, 2024
Olympic champion Nastia Liukin and high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais dive into the vital role elite athletes play in the mental health conversation. They discuss the shift in sports culture toward openness about mental wellness, using figures like Simone Biles as pivotal examples. The duo emphasizes the integration of mental skills training, akin to maintaining overall health, and explores the dynamic relationship between mental resilience and athletic performance. Their insights highlight the need to shift the focus from dysfunction to a proactive approach in mental health.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Mental Health Shift in Elite Sports
02:11 • 6min
The Triad of Athletic Excellence: Purpose, Awareness, and Mental Skills
08:06 • 3min
Mind and Motion: The Mental Health of Elite Athletes
10:41 • 12min
Harnessing Mental Skills: Lessons from Elite Athletes
22:31 • 2min