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Why does running improve our mental health?
News broke today showing evidence from a systematic review in The British Journal of Sports Medicine of 14 studies, with over 230,000...

Dr Victor Thompson
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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Wales rugby Grand Slam star Gareth Anscombe says players need more support over mental health
The important issue of support for rugby players who are struggling psychologically - due to injury, being dropped from their team or who...

Dr Victor Thompson
Oct 4, 20192 min read
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Sport, fame, money and pressure a cocktail for mental illness
I thought that I’d share this article with you, which highlights psychological distress, common psychological problems or mental health...

Dr Victor Thompson
May 23, 20181 min read
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Reducing and dealing with abuse in young athletes - after Larry Nassar, US Gymnastics doctor is sent
Today’s news about Larry Nassar’s 175-year jail sentence for abusing female US gymnasts has got me activated to write a little on the...

Dr Victor Thompson
Jan 25, 20183 min read
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Depression in football: How can highly paid professional footballers become depressed?!
Every now and then, a story gains some momentum in the media about another high-profile athlete who is depressed, suffering from a...

Dr Victor Thompson
Jan 20, 20183 min read
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Links to some articles on sports superstitions
Following my post yesterday (22nd July 2017), I thought that I'd share some links to other pieces on the psychology of superstitions in...

Dr Victor Thompson
Jul 23, 20171 min read
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Sports routines, superstitions, rituals or could it be OCD?
Seeing an athlete this week got me thinking again about this area, of when what we are doing in sport is a good routine, a harmless...

Dr Victor Thompson
Jul 22, 20174 min read
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