Toxicity of Sport Culture on Athletes’ Mental Health | Hillary Cauthen | TEDxTexasStateUniversity

An emotional talk from personal story to professional experience with mental health of athletes. Examining the culture of sport and championship building and providing 3 steps to assist in improving athletes’ mental wellness. Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant specializes in mental health treatment for athletes, coaches, and parents. Dr. Cauthen has significant experience in the sport environment, as a competitive youth and Division 1 collegiate athlete, her experience has guided her professional development and is the crux of creating a Culture of Care for a Culture of Champions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@reesejawn3708]

Who’s here because of the Josh Primo incident?

[@liveitup2280]

Former Division 1 athlete myself. I have so much I could share relating to mental illness and sports. Seeing videos like this encourage me to want to lend a helping hand any way I can. God Bless

[@haffordwoods1453]

This is so depressing to re-watch after learning about the abuse the Spurs organization ignored and allowed Courtney to endure as a member.

[@ericmatterson9905]

She was one of the victims that the creep Josh Primo exposed himself to..hope she is ok.

[@younggabriel]

Who’s here from the NBA reddit 👀

[@Malitubee]

Primo rubbing his hands together while watching this video

[@Supernova-lc2yf]

You telling me the SPURS KNEW Primo was exposing himself without consent and didnt act...

[@maiasmith3996]

Sports and competition can be great and healthy and fun. But when you make it all about the win it easily becomes toxic.

[@ashleywilkins8034]

I am a Division 3 collegiate athlete, and this hit home hard. Thank you so much for sharing

[@nestorpalomino8397]

She's my professor this semester, and she is amazing. I brag about her to all my friends lol

[@oliviahitchens3881]

I had to skip a performance because of mental health. I knew that I would get so much backlash for taking a mental health day, so I said I had a migraine. People kept on saying that it was an excuse. I took everything inside of me to not say that it was because of mental health. This video really helped me. Thank you.

[@courageguide]

This is such a wonderful TED talk! I want more people to talk about how toxic these mindsets can be and how much there is to gain in setting our athletes up for success. Thank you for talking about this :)

[@matildefranzanti5297]

I graduated just before covid striked as a professional dancers. We dealt with it every day. Thank you so much. I was so alone and broken. Thank you for sharing this.

[@bvm8646]

I am a former D1 athlete myself. I suffered 4 concussions within a year and had to take a medical withdrawal. This hit home hard!

[@wellbodisalone]

Mental health is an important topic. It shouldn't be ignored. Sadness is frequently disguised with a smile.

[@ongo_yahzo]

Thank You for caring.

[@Bistduwach1]

Great Talk. Thank you.

[@juanvasquez6535]

I got depressed in college as a D1 athlete as well my GPA nosedived.

[@logger22]

This probably doesn’t apply to sports itself, but recently my school’s varsity softball team lost state because the one of the girls was distracted for a split second and failed to tag the batter. She’s been getting bullied for it and the video of the whole thing made it’s way to Tik Tok, now she’s being told to harm herself by adults online.

[@theebriamari]

phenomenal ted talk