University of Washington program uses sports to teach mental health skills: HealthLink

The “Mentally Strong” initiative helps young athletes develop critical coping strategies through sports.

SEATTLE — As students head back to school and the fall sports season begins, there’s growing recognition that athletic programs can do more than just build physical fitness. A local initiative is using sports to teach young people crucial mental health and coping skills.

Preparing for life’s inevitable challenges starts at a young age. In a fast-paced world often propelled by social media, taking care of mental health is as important as ever.

“Really thinking about, how do you manage stress, how do you get through a stressful moment, how do

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