Why does the culture in the sports world deter mental health awareness and what should we do about it?

Writing by Geoffrey

Social Problems: The Mental Health of Athletes 

Topic: The mental health of athletes is an ongoing concern in the sports world that must be addressed. 

Research Question: Why does the culture in the sports world deter mental health awareness and what should we do about it?

 

  1. Why does this interest you? (intro)
    1. Talk about your experience as a student-athletes 
    2. Talk about the culture of mental health in the sports world
    3. Introduce your major supporting points and state your thesis
  2. Talk about experiences of people who have killed themselves or suffered from mental health in sports athletics 

.               Give some stories about athletes’ testimonies 

  1. Talk about the root of their issues such as stresses on the field and off the field
  2. Talk about the culture in sports  

.               Being mentally and physically tough 

  1. Presection that athletes can handle anything 
  2. Toxic environments such as coaches and workouts
  3. Talk about possible solutions (Implication section)

.               Support groups

  1. Sports psychologists 
  2. Advocacy in mental health 

Conclusion