Team Sports & Mental Health
Creative & Recreational Therapy

Team Sports & Mental Health

Harness the power of team athletics for psychological wellness, resilience building, and social connection

20 Lessons 18+ Hours David Glenn, PMHNP-BC

Special Pricing - Until Jan 1, 2026

$29.95 $49.95

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Course Description

Team sports create unique psychological environments that profoundly impact mental health through collective identity formation, shared goal pursuit, and interpersonal dynamics. Research demonstrates that participation in team athletics activates neurological reward pathways associated with social bonding and community belonging, releasing oxytocin and endorphins that reduce cortisol levels and enhance mood regulation. Team sports participants report 23% higher life satisfaction scores compared to individual sport athletes, with 35% lower rates of depression and anxiety compared to non-athletes.

This comprehensive 20-lesson course explores how team sports provide structured opportunities to develop psychological resilience through shared adversity, creating "stress inoculation" in supportive group contexts. You'll learn about the psychology of team dynamics, collective resilience building, multi-layered social support systems in athletic communities, and leadership development through sports. The course addresses how team membership becomes integrated into personal identity, providing a sense of belonging and purpose that extends beyond the playing field.

Through evidence-based content combining neuroscience, social psychology, and practical applications, you'll understand how to cultivate team environments that maximize mental health benefits while minimizing potential risks. The course provides strategies for building resilience, developing leadership skills, maintaining mental wellness during competition, and transitioning from athletic careers while preserving psychological benefits.

Who This Course Is For

  • Athletes seeking to enhance mental wellness through team sports
  • Coaches wanting to create psychologically supportive team environments
  • Anyone interested in the intersection of athletics and mental health
  • Those committed to building resilience through collective challenge

What to Expect

  • Understand the psychology of team dynamics and collective identity
  • Learn resilience-building through shared athletic challenges
  • Develop social support systems within athletic communities
  • Build leadership skills that enhance mental wellness

Research & Evidence Foundation

This course is built on rigorous scientific research:

  • Carol Dweck's research on fixed vs. growth mindset
  • Neuroplasticity studies on brain changes from learning
  • Stanford research on mindset interventions
  • Cognitive psychology research on self-talk and motivation

Frequently Asked Questions

That fixed mindset belief is exactly what this course addresses. Neuroplasticity research proves that the brain physically changes in response to effort and learning at any age.

No. Growth mindset is about understanding the neuroscience of learning and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth based on research evidence.

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Psychology of Team Dynamics and Mental Health - visit
Lesson 2: Motivation and Goal Setting in Team Contexts
Lesson 3: Communication Skills for Team Mental Health
Lesson 4: Mental Health First Aid for Athletes
Lesson 5: Managing Competition Pressure and Performance Anxiety
Lesson 6: Injury Recovery and Mental Health Support
Lesson 7: Conflict Resolution and Team Harmony
Lesson 8: Leadership Development and Mental Health
Lesson 9: Diversity Inclusion and Team Mental Health
Lesson 10: Nutrition Mental Health for Team Athletes
Lesson 11: Sleep Recovery and Team Mental Health
Lesson 12: Technology Social Media Impact on Team Mental Health
Lesson 13: Mental Performance Training for Teams
Lesson 14: Burnout Prevention and Recovery for Teams
Lesson 15: Building Resilience Through Collective Challenge
Lesson 16: Family and Relationship Dynamics in Team Sports
Lesson 17: Social Support Systems in Athletic Communities
Lesson 18: Transitions Life Changes and Athletic Careers
Lesson 19: Building Team Culture for Mental Wellness
Lesson 20: Future Planning and Mental Health Beyond Sports
Course Features
  • 20 Interactive Lessons
  • 18+ Hours of Content
  • Mobile & Desktop Access
  • Lifetime Access
  • Evidence-Based Content
  • Crisis Support Included
Contact Us

Real Psychiatric Services

4770 Indianola Ave., Suite 111
Columbus, OH 43214

614-427-3205

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Crisis Support

If experiencing a crisis, call 988 for immediate support.

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