An athlete’s mental health impacts physical functioning, sport performance and overall well-being. Positive mental health in athletes is achievable and sustainable when athletic organizations value mental health and resilience as much as physical health and performance. I approach organizational mental health from a public health, strength-based perspective that builds upon the existing talents of an organization. An organization can champion mental health and promote a culture of well-being while running a thriving, elite sports program.
Beth Lorell, LCSW, MPH 