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Mental Health Among Elite Athletes
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True or False: Athletes never need help because they are already mentally tough.
True
False
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Which of these pressures do elite athletes often face that can hurt their mental health?
High Expectations from Others
Fear of Failure
Constant need to win
All of the Above
3
True or False: Laughing and having fun with teammates can help mental health.
False
True
4
What is “burnout” in athletes?
When they win too many trophies
When they physically hurt their ankle
When they get tired of training and competing
When they forget how to play their sport
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What is one healthy way athletes can take care of their mental health?
Ignore problems and focus on winning
Quit sports completely
Never take a break
Talk to a therapist or counselor
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True or False: Meditation and mindfulness can actually help athletes perform better.
False
True
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True or False: Talking about mental health makes an athlete look weak.
True
False
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What's a sign an athlete might need a break (and NOT just a bigger coffee)?
They're forgetting plays
They're arguing with teammates over snacks
All of the Above
They're falling asleep at practices
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Why do some elite athletes hide their mental health struggles?
Their coaches force them to
They are afraid it will seem like weakness
They don't know they have a problem
They Want More Attention
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If your brain was a muscle (like your biceps), what would it need to stay strong?
Watching 10 hours on TV
Only drinking energy drinks
Sleep, good food, and care
Lifting 1,000-pound weights
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True or False: It's normal for even Olympic athletes to feel nervous, stressed, or anxious sometimes.
True
False
12
What should you say to a teammate who’s having a bad day?
You're not Alone
You Stink at This
Maybe the coach won't notice
Get Over it
13
True or False: Taking a mental health day is just as important as taking a rest day for your body.
False
True
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Which famous athlete has spoken openly about struggling with mental health?
Patrick Mahomes
Tom Brady
Simone Biles
Lebron James
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True or False: Only athletes who are losing feel mental health problems.
True
False
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Which snack could help boost your mood during a rough training day?
Chocolate
Crackers
A Rock
Pretzels
17
If an athlete feels stressed, which of these is
NOT
a good coping method?
Screaming into a pillow
Taking deep breaths
Talking to someone they trust
Wrestling a bear
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Why is it important for coaches to support athletes’ mental health?
It helps athletes perform better and stay healthy
It makes the team look good
It doesn't really matter
It avoids bad press
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True or False: Talking to a friend about your feelings can sometimes help as much as talking to a counselor.
True
False
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True or False: The only thing that matters in sports is winning.
True
False
