Describe at least two ways that having a social identity as a fan of team sports has a protective effect against social ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

Why do we do this to ourselves? Cardinals fans exemplify the sometimes irrational psychology of sports loyalty.

Korea overachieved in its medal count at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with success attributed in part to the work of sports ...

The National Institute of Mental Health reports that about 20% of teenagers experience a mental health disorder each year.

The popular mentalist sits down for the latest episode of Network with Rich Kleiman to reveal how he "engineers people’s ...

Sport psychology is a dynamic and rewarding field that bridges the gap between psychology and athletics. It focuses on helping athletes, teams, and organizations optimize performance, enhance mental ...

My ideal client is an athlete, coach, or team member who is deeply committed to achieving their personal and professional best but is facing mental barriers that are hindering their performance. These ...

If there has been one constant across professional sports in recent years, it has been the investment of organizations for their athletes to improve their mental health. The Buffalo Bills are just ...

Recent meta-analyses suggest psychological skills, such as mindfulness, mental rehearsal, preparatory routines and positive ...