Sport Psychology Resources
Our psychologists offer sport psychology resources, compassion, and expertise to improve mental health, address sport concerns, optimize performance, facilitate healing and restore freedom.
Women’s Running Magazine: What is Healthy Body Image?
Body image is often framed as a black-and-white issue: Either you feel good about your body, or you don’t. The reality, however, looks more like a spectrum, eating disorders specialist Riley Nickols, PhD, CEDS says. Learn more in this article for Women’s Running Magazine.
Interview with Strong Runner Chicks Podcast
Strong Runner Chicks is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting female competitive runners in developing strong and healthy nutrition, mindset, body image, and self-care practices that allow them to both improve performance and enjoy healthy relationships, mental health and the joy of running.
Dr. Riley Nickols speaks with Strong Runner Chicks in this episode of their podcast about eating disorders and mental health topics.
Eating Disorders are Metabolic Injuries
Eating disorders should be considered metabolic injuries and need the attention of a medical team, a registered dietitian, and psychologist.
Eating Disorder Hope: Coaches Influence on the Mental Health of Athletes
Coaches, you play a vital role in the life of your athletes. Your words and actions have lasting meaning. While in this position of authority and influence, it is your responsibility to create a safe and supportive training environment, when developing your athletes.
APA Division 47 Webinar: Lessons Learned While Working with Athletes and Eating Disorders
The panelists provide practical recommendations for sport psychology practitioners providing care for athletes with eating disorders.
Sport Psychology Websites
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
National Eating Disorders Association
American Psychological Association – Div. 47
NCAA Sports Science/Mental Health
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Helpful Articles
Reardon, C. L., Hainline, B., Aron, C. M., Baron, D., Baum, A. L., Bindra, A., … & Derevensky, J. L. (2019). Mental health in elite athletes: International Olympic Committee consensus statement (2019). British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(11), 667-699.
Kroshus, E., Wagner, J., Wyrick, D., Athey, A., Bell, L., Benjamin, H. J., … & Watson, N. F. (2019). Wake up call for collegiate athlete sleep: narrative review and consensus recommendations from the NCAA Interassociation Task Force on Sleep and Wellness. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(12), 731-736.
Mountjoy, M., Sundgot-Borgen, J., Burke, L., Carter, S., Constantini, N., Lebrun, C., … & Ljungqvist, A. (2014). The IOC consensus statement: beyond the female athlete triad—relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 491-497.
Mountjoy, M., Sundgot-Borgen, J. K., Burke, L. M., Ackerman, K. E., Blauwet, C., Constantini, N., … & Sherman, R. T. (2018). IOC consensus statement on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S): 2018 update. British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Castaldelli-Maia, J. M., e Gallinaro, J. G. D. M., Falcão, R. S., Gouttebarge, V., Hitchcock, M. E., Hainline, B., … & Stull, T. (2019). Mental health symptoms and disorders in elite athletes: a systematic review on cultural influencers and barriers to athletes seeking treatment. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(11), 707-721.
Hainline, B., Derman, W., Vernec, A., Budgett, R., Deie, M., Dvořák, J., … & Moseley, G. L. (2017). International Olympic Committee consensus statement on pain management in elite athletes. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(17), 1245-1258.
Our sport psychologists, mental health providers, and sports dietitians work with athletes on:
Mental Health
Feeling anxious, depressed or dealing with eating issues? We help restore health and hope so that you can enjoy life and competition again.
Sport and Wellness
Sport Performance
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