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Athlete Mental Health Check-In

Take 2 minutes to check in on YOU. Find out if you can level-up your game with our support.

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Athlete Mental Health Check-In

How often do you feel super nervous or panicky before a game, practice, or workout, even when you know you’re ready?(Required)
How often have you skipped practice, workouts, or school when you weren’t hurt or sick?(Required)
Do small mistakes in practice or games make you frustrated really quickly?(Required)
Have your grades dropped or become inconsistent since your season started?(Required)
How do you feel when coaches or teammates give you feedback?(Required)
Do you get frequent stomachaches or headaches before practices or competitions?(Required)
Have your sleep habits changed? For example, do you stay up late replaying mistakes, not sleeping much, or sleeping way more than usual?(Required)
Have you caught yourself thinking things like “I ruined everything” or “I’ll never get better” after messing up during a game or practice?(Required)
Do you zone out in class, during team talks, or while going over plays?(Required)
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Building Resilience in Student-Athletes

Juggling the pressures of competition, academics, and growing pains leaves many young athletes stretched thin.

The preventative approach to mental health begins with recognizing the symptoms of struggle and building resilience to life’s challenges.

In partnership with schools and athletic programs, Sandstone Care mental health experts provide training for coaches and leaders on how to recognize the signs of mental stress in their players.

 

Symptoms Of Mental Health Struggles

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General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Feelings of restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Headaches or unexplained pains
  • Sleeping problems
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Panic Disorder & Panic Attacks
  • Sweating
  • Chest pain
  • Trembling
  • Feeling like they have no control
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Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Blushing
  • Trembling or sweating
  • Self-consciousness
  • Speaking with a very soft voice
  • Difficulty making eye contact
  • Racing heart
  • Stomachaches
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Fear of germs
  • Needing things to be symmetrical or in order
  • Arranging things in a particular way
  • Aggressive thoughts
  • Excessive cleaning
  • Compulsive counting
  • Repeatedly checking things

Some symptoms of OCD may also be normal habits that someone has. Someone who has OCD typically can’t control their thoughts or behaviors and has problems in their everyday life because of these thoughts and behaviors.

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8 Ways To Cope With Anxiety & Stress

Feeling the pressure on and off the field? You’re not alone.

Between practices, games, classes, and everything else life throws at you, stress and anxiety can take a toll. In this video, we’ll share 8 simple, practical ways you can reset your mind and body—tools you can use anytime, anywhere to stay grounded and perform at your best.

How We Can Help

At Sandstone Care, we’re shifting the focus from reacting to problems to preventing them.

Our student-athlete initiative empowers athletes, families, and coaches with skills that build resilience and protect mental health before challenges take over. Together, we can stop small struggles from becoming life-changing setbacks and give young people the foundation to succeed in sports and in life.

Want to learn more? Schedule a call with our team to explore how we can support your athletes and community.

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We understand taking the first step is difficult. There is no shame or guilt in asking for help or more information. We are here to support you in any way we can.

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