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Student-athletes across Cape Cod are facing increasing mental and emotional strain, and a group of local clinicians and coaches are stepping up to help. The Cape Cod Athlete Mental Health Summit is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 5 at Barnstable High School.
The event is designed to offer practical tools and expert guidance to support athlete well-being, according to a community announcement.
The pressures of competition, college recruitment, injury, burnout and balancing academics are taking a toll on local high school and college athletes. The summit aims to address these challenges and provide support for athletes, coaches and parents.
“On Cape Cod, sports are a huge part of our community and identity,” said Christine A. Mosher, LICSW, event organizer and local psychotherapist. “But behind the scenes, many athletes are struggling with anxiety, pressure, and self-doubt. This event is about giving our local athletes—and the adults who support them—the tools to navigate those challenges in a healthier way.”
The event will feature a panel of experienced professionals and local leaders, including:
Together, they will address key issues impacting athletes at all levels, including:
The event is open to current and former athletes, parents, coaches, athletic trainers and anyone involved in the Cape Cod sports community.
With increasing awareness around athlete mental health at both the local and national level, this summit aims to bring those conversations directly to the Cape Cod community, creating a space for education, connection and meaningful change.
Registration is open on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cape-cod-athlete-mental-health-summit-tickets-1985160863582.
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
This article originally appeared on wickedlocal.com: Cape Cod athlete mental health summit May 5
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The event is designed to offer practical tools and expert guidance to support athlete well-being, according to a community announcement.
The pressures of competition, college recruitment, injury, burnout and balancing academics are taking a toll on local high school and college athletes. The summit aims to address these challenges and provide support for athletes, coaches and parents.
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“On Cape Cod, sports are a huge part of our community and identity,” said Christine A. Mosher, LICSW, event organizer and local psychotherapist. “But behind the scenes, many athletes are struggling with anxiety, pressure, and self-doubt. This event is about giving our local athletes—and the adults who support them—the tools to navigate those challenges in a healthier way.”
The event will feature a panel of experienced professionals and local leaders, including:
- Christine A. Mosher, LICSW – psychotherapist and mental wellness coach
- Jonathan F. Katz, PhD – psychologist and performance coach
- Olivia Papakyriakos, LMHC, LPC – mental performance coach
- Jacob Szulak, LICSW – mental skills coach
- Yvonna Press – coach, Sandwich varsity girls soccer
- Geoff Worrell – coach and sports mental health advocate
Together, they will address key issues impacting athletes at all levels, including:
- Performance pressure and expectations in youth and school sports
- Body image and eating disorders in athletics
- Injuries, athlete identity and the psychological toll of being sidelined
- The evolving role of parents and coaches in supporting mental health
- How to foster a positive, healthy and sustainable sports culture
The event is open to current and former athletes, parents, coaches, athletic trainers and anyone involved in the Cape Cod sports community.
With increasing awareness around athlete mental health at both the local and national level, this summit aims to bring those conversations directly to the Cape Cod community, creating a space for education, connection and meaningful change.
Registration is open on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cape-cod-athlete-mental-health-summit-tickets-1985160863582.
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
This article originally appeared on wickedlocal.com: Cape Cod athlete mental health summit May 5
Continue reading...
