{"id":257,"date":"2024-07-15T01:09:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T01:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lancenormal.com\/?p=257"},"modified":"2024-11-05T18:29:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T18:29:01","slug":"qual-e-a-importancia-da-saude-mental-no-esporte-de-alto-rendimento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lancenormal.com\/en\/qual-e-a-importancia-da-saude-mental-no-esporte-de-alto-rendimento\/","title":{"rendered":"How important is mental health in high-performance sport?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine the intensity that the high-performance athletes<\/strong> feel. The sport<\/strong> is a theater where emotions vary greatly. Therefore, mental health<\/strong> is crucial for the sports performance<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Brazil, it is gaining more attention, but there is still much to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In high competition, the reality is alarming. 3%<\/strong> of athletes suffer from depression<\/strong> serious. About 30%<\/strong> have mild or moderate symptoms. anxiety<\/strong> affects 5%<\/strong> at severe levels and 16%<\/strong> at moderate levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, 8%<\/strong> of athletes use sleeping pills, due to stress<\/strong>. These numbers show the importance of mental health<\/strong> for athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You high-performance athletes<\/strong> are like modern gladiators. They fight against visible and invisible opponents. mental health<\/strong> is fundamental to your victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The marks of the struggle for excellence in sport<\/strong> affect the mental health<\/strong>, so, understanding the importance of mental health is recognizing that each medal has an emotional price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because there is a heart, a mind and a soul that need care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding mental health and sports performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

THE understanding<\/em> of the relationship between mental health<\/strong> and athletic performance<\/strong> is essential for sporting success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental health goes beyond the emotional aspect, encompassing stress and pressure management. These factors directly affect athletes' physical and tactical performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE mental health<\/strong> influences athletes' concentration and resilience. Athletes with psychological support improve their athletic performance<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive attitudes towards mental health can prevent disorders, impacting career and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSuccess in sport<\/strong> It\u2019s like an iceberg, where the submerged part represents mental health: essential, but often invisible.\u201d \u2013 Commentary from an expert in the field.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In Brazil, the creation of SOBRAPE in 1997 was a major step forward. However, much remains to be done to improve psychological support for athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n