Sports Psychology

• ‘Bigger than media’: Olympians call for greater mental health support for athletes

  Mental well-being in professional sports is often overlooked and not given the same importance as the physical side, according to experts.

  Sports

  Jun 16, 2021
  
• How Toronto Maple Leafs fans cope with repeated losses

  "Usually when people suffer repeated failures, they quit, they disengage -- that's the normal thing to do. Sports fans are different because it's part of their identity."

  Sports

  Jun 1, 2021
  
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• Maintaining mental health key to living in Edmonton’s NHL bubble

  As NHL players battle on the ice, the mental battle of living in a "bubble" will be critical to their success, according to a performance psychologist.

  Sports

  Aug 6, 2020
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• Hurting after the Raptors’ Game 5 loss? Here’s how to cope

  Sports psychologists offer advice for fans struggling to deal with the ups and downs of the NBA finals.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 11, 2019
• What the addition of 5 new players means for the soaring Winnipeg Jets

  A sports psychologist at the Canadian Sports Centre based at the University of Manitoba said she expects the Jets to get their new players up to speed pretty quickly.

  Feb 27, 2019
• Milan Lucic works on state of mind as he and Oilers prepare to bounce back from difficult year

  Reporters at the first day of the Edmonton Oilers' training camp on Thursday were greeted by a smiling and relaxed Milan Lucic when it was his turn to answer questions from the media.

  Sports

  Sep 14, 2018
• Sports psychologists think youthful Oilers are ready for pressure of Game 7

  Two Edmonton area sports psychologists think this young Oilers team has what it takes to get the job done, citing mental toughness as a big factor.

  Features

  May 10, 2017
• Victory for Edmonton Oilers is truly a win-win for fans’ health

  One psychiatry expert says if the Edmonton Oilers keep it up, fans could see benefits in their mental and physical health.

  Health

  Apr 17, 2017
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• Does Ramadan fasting affect World Cup athletes?

  The end of June marked the beginning of two global events: the kickoff of a month of fasting for Ramadan and the second round of the World Cup.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2014