Ep 101- Athletes in Crisis: The Intersection of Stress, Suicide Risk, and Nutrition

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the alarming mental health challenges that athletes face, particularly the heightened stress and suicide risk in high-pressure environments. We explore how the intense demands of athletic performance, combined with societal expectations and personal struggles, can push athletes to the brink. Importantly, we examine the often-overlooked role that nutrition plays in mental health and recovery of athletes.

In this episode we talk about:

- The alarming increase in athlete suicide rates.

- The demands, both physically and mentally, placed on collegiate athletes.

- Nutrition's role in proper fueling and recovery of athletes.

- 3 main nutritional pillars every athlete, coach, and parent needs to focus on to improve the well-being of their athlete.

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Mentioned in this episode:

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com 

- British Journal of Sports Medicine article: Whelan, B. M., Kliethermes, S. A., Schloredt, K. A., Rao, A., Harmon, K. G., & Petek, B. J. (2024). Suicide in National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes: A 20-year analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 58(10), 531. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-107509 

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