Mental Health Services at the 2021 US Open

In our culture, Athletes are considered the epitome of success.  We think they are invincible.  Like superheroes with exclusive power that is elusive to the rest of us.  But even the greatest athletes struggle.

All of us are mind body and spirit beings.  We are designed to move toward what we feel passionate about.  Whether you’re a high-performance athlete, an artist, or a high school student, we all experience stress.

Performance-related stress has a double-edged sword.  It can be the energy that drives us toward a goal, and the energy that takes us down.  Recognizing the impact of stress on the mind and body, and providing help at competitions and other workplaces helps us all see that everyone needs a little help sometimes.

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