AUCKLAND : The United States brought the issue of mental wellbeing to the fore at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday by announcing the launch of a new initiative for under-served communities after the tournament.
"Any time I talk about Katie it's obviously emotional, and then just with everything coming out today, it kind of brings all those feelings back to the surface," said forward Sophia Smith, who also played at Stanford.The Common Goal initiative will provide mental health training to coaches from more than 15 youth sports organisations, focusing on issues including anxiety, depression and loneliness, after the World Cup.
The United States are seeking an unprecedented third consecutive title, and fifth overall, at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, kicking off their campaign on Saturday against Vietnam. "I have a sports psych that I talk to that really helps me, and then it's leaning on your team mates who are sharing the experience with you," said Fox.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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