Laney is a college volleyball player who shares her experience with chronic back issues and injury. She discusses her experience with counseling, and how she overcame depression and injury in order to find happiness and play the game she loves.
Mental Health and Athletes: Amanda's Story
Sport Injury and Mental Health
A serious injury for a competitive athlete can have a detrimental impact on their mental health. What most do not realize is that when mental health is poor, recovery from injury is also poor. Athletes who face injury are more likely to develop a mood or anxiety disorder, with depression being the most common.