September 2025

A 2025 study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that matching workouts to personality types boosts engagement and emotional benefits. For those with anxiety, calm, low-intensity exercises—like swimming, tai chi, or solo routines—are more effective than socially dynamic workouts. https://time.com/7302707/what-is-best-workout-personality Therapist reflection: Workouts, sports, and emotional well-being are unique to each person. There is so …

Approximately 35% of athletes experience significant mental health challenges—such as anxiety and depression—after major competitions like the Olympics. Some national programs now offer structured “performance decompression,” including hot debriefs and transitional support, to help athletes reset mentally and reintegrate into everyday life. Hot Debriefs Transitional Support https://www.ft.com/content/c6d04d91-917c-4693-a9f0-49134b9cc790?utm_ Therapist Reflections: After we perform, and those we …

High‐profile cyclists like Mark Cavendish (depression) and Tom Dumoulin (burnout) have highlighted a systemic mental health crisis in pro cycling. Studies report nearly 28% face depression and up to 22% face addiction-related behaviors, often exacerbated by overtraining and isolation. Frameworks such as the Swiss Mental Health Hub and REACT promote early psychological screening and rider-focused …