A blog that discusses the impact of sport on mental health and wellness.
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Through this blog we delve deeper into the highs and lows of professional and amateur athletes as well as everyday people and show how sports effects their lives.
The impact social media has on professional athletes’ mental health.
Social media plays a big role in most of our lives. Apps on our phones such as Instagram and Twitter are often the first things we check when we wake up. Whether we’re bored on the bus, in the car, maybe in a lecture hall or simply just lounging on the couch, our phones constantly…
There’s more to life than sport – Finding yourself among your friends.
Adolescence is a time in a person’s life when they begin to find out who they are, what they enjoy and what they’re good at. It’s important to be yourself particularly at this stage of your life because it will not only allow you to find yourself, it will also give people a sense of…
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about us:
We are two college students from the University of Limerick, Ireland. We are both passionate about sport and we believe that mental health should be discussed more openly. Our aim is to use this blog in order to increase the awareness of metal health in sport an encourage people to speak up.
The harsh reality of competitive sports.
The importance of exercising and staying active is hard to ignore. Doctors and experts are constantly expressing the importance of getting up off your couch and going outside. The benefits of exercising are rewarding, when you’re up and regularly moving about you already feel better. With the addition of fresh air and increased activity, you…
Mental health in the world of professional sports.
Awareness of mental health has become ever more important in recent years. People all around the world are becoming wiser in regards the impact mental health has on individuals and what can be done to improve it. Mental health can affect anybody, and it can be difficult for many people to come to terms with…
The impact of sport and exercise on a person’s well being.
It is common for everybody to feel down at times and everyone is affected in different ways. Some people may generally be worried about day to day tasks and activities while others may have more serious and prolonged low periods. These feelings are natural and it’s important to react in a positive way to overcome…
The ugly truth behind pretty sports.
You have probably seen these sports at least once, if not on the television then most likely on your phone scrolling through Instagram or viewing stories. The athletes look so poised and graceful while performing hard skills, some seeming almost impossible, yet they still look so elegant. Sports such as cheerleading are both dangerous and…
Beyond Sport 
