Category: Mental Health
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No Barriers Nugget: Amy Van Dyken | Why I Refuse to Have a Bad Day
Amy Van Dyken tells us why she refuses to have a bad day, and exactly why you should too. Van Dyken is an American former competitive swimmer, Olympic champion, former world record-holder, and national radio sports talk show co-host. In 2014, Van Dyken was in a serious ATV accident that left her paralyzed from the…
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Reptiles & Good Friends – Kyle Chalmers’ Secret To Switching Off From Swimming | Head Above Water
Kyle discusses his hobbies away from swimming, including his passion for reptiles. We see his collection, and what they mean to him.
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Why Olympians at the Top of Their Game Need to Start Thinking About Retirement | ABC News
Those who have won gold in Tokyo, like Olympians gone by, will be etched into Australian sporting history. But from the highs of Olympic glory, it can be a tough reality when it is all over and elite sporting careers come to an end. Athletes dedicate their lives to their discipline, and research shows most will…
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More Than 100 Swimmers Make a Splash to Raise Money for Tudor House Scholarship, Promote Suicide Prevention | WSLS 10
Swimmers made a splash Saturday to raise money for the Tudor House scholarship and promote suicide prevention.
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Learning How to Overcome Anxiety About Swimming | Catalyst
Over 8 weeks, Dr. Preeya Alexander reshapes Anu Kulkarni’s life by using lifestyle changes to help tackle anxiety.
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Tennessee Swimmer opens up about mental health struggles | Louis Fernandez Jr.
Tennessee swimmer Kaitlin Harty opens up about her struggles with anxiety, hoping to show others vulnerability is nothing to be afraid of.
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Healthy Living Series: 20talk – Swim for Life
With the support of Healthway WA, we’ve collaborated with Dual Pixel Creative to create a video series focusing and celebrating healthy living among young people in Perth.
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Caroline’s Story: Wild Swimming Helped Me Connect With Nature – #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek​ 2021
After being made redundant during lockdown, Caroline started wild swimming which has given her a connection with nature that’s helped her mental health.