February 2003

FEATURE: Mental Problems In Sport & Exercise

Published on: 6th February, 2003

by Paul Schienberg, Ph.D.
Often exercise and participation in sport is thought to be negatively related to mental problems. In fact, exercise has been used prescriptively for depression and other disorders. A myth supported by our culture is that athletes are invulnerable. Real stories have shown that they are human too and suffer from the same [...]

INTERVIEW: Tanni Grey-Thompson

Published on: 6th February, 2003

With Paul Schienberg, Ph.D.
Tanni was born July 29, 1969 in Cardiff, Wales. She won her first paralympic gold medal in Barcelona in 1992 and increased her gold tally to an unprecedented nine by Sydney 2000. She had also held seven world records, achieved eight medal placings in the London Wheelchair Marathon and had collected three [...]

FEATURE: How Can I Help?

Published on: 6th February, 2003

by Miguel Humara, Ph.D.
As a sport psychologist, I am frequently approached by coaches, athletes and parents who ask about the types of services that I offer. Frequently I find myself answering “It depends on the problem or lack there of.” Usually I get a funny look accompanied by the word “WHAT???” You see, sport psychology [...]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Published on: 6th February, 2003

TO: questions@psychedonline.org
FROM: XXXXXX@sympatico.ca
SUBJECT: Rubber Legs
DATE: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 12:04:54
Dear Psyched:
I am an Atom “AA” hockey player and I play left wing. I can normally skate very fast. However, when my team is involved in very important playoff games, my legs feel rubbery and I can’t achieve my usual speeds. What can I do [...]