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Podcast: The Food Factor Podcast
Episode: Ep 101- Athletes in Crisis: The Intersection of Stress, Suicide Risk, and Nutrition
Description: In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the alarming mental health challenges that athletes face, particularly the heightened stress and suicide risk in high-pressure environments. We explore how the intense demands of athletic performance, combined with societal expectations and personal struggles, can push athletes to the brink. Importantly, we examine the often-overlooked role that nutrition plays in mental health and recovery of athletes.
In this episode we talk about:
- The alarming increase in athlete suicide rates.
- The demands, both physically and mentally, placed on collegiate athletes.
- Nutrition's...