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Here’s what’s up:

• A study that talks about how The Optimum Performance Programme in Sports (TOPPS) has been developed, integrating sport organizations accepted in low-income communities and focusing on overall wellness and sport performance

• An article on how sports can help mental health during childhood

• 8 affirmations on how sports can support your mental health

This tailored program aims to prevent and intervene in mental health disorders, incorporating cultural sensitivity, but further evaluation in youth populations is needed

Mental health is a big deal, especially for youth in low-income neighborhoods. But fear not, a new study has found a slam dunk solution - sports!

Here's the rundown:

🏋️‍♀️ The study looked at an innovative approach called The Optimum Performance Programme in Sports (TOPPS), which focuses on overall wellness and sports performance.

🤝 TOPPS is designed to be implemented within well-established sports organizations that are accepted within low-income communities, like the YMCA or Boys & Girls Club.

🌎 The program is tailored to be less stigmatizing, more culturally sensitive, relevant, and engaging for youth in low-income neighborhoods.

👍 By incorporating engagement methods, significant others, sport/physical education, and evidence-supported methods of addressing culture, TOPPS aims to prevent and intervene in mental health disorders.

The results? While formal evaluation is still needed, TOPPS shows promise in improving mental wellness for youth in low-income neighborhoods. So, let's get out there and slam-dunk our mental health! 🏀

KIDS TAKE NOTE! SPORTS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Early sports participation can boost self-esteem, leading to better mental health outcomes in young people, according to research published in JAMA Psychiatry. The study investigated the protective factors that can mitigate psychiatric symptoms in youth and found a positive link between physical activity, particularly sports participation, and mental health throughout life. Data from over 6,000 participants in the Generation R study were analyzed, revealing that higher sports participation at age 6 was associated with lower levels of internalizing symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety) at age 13.

The rest in bullet points:

• Self-esteem was identified as the mediating factor, explaining 26% of the association between sports participation and internalizing symptoms. Athletic competence played a significant role in self-esteem.

• The study highlights the importance of early sports participation and its positive impact on mental health, with self-esteem playing a crucial mediating role in the relationship.

• Other types of physical activity did not show significant associations with psychiatric symptoms, emphasizing the unique benefits of sports for mental health.

• Further research is needed to explore additional mechanisms and establish causal relationships between sports participation and mental health outcomes in youth.

GO SPORT AFFIRMATIONS!

1. Engaging in sports activities nourishes me, and promotes overall mental well-being.

2. Through sports, I find a healthy outlet for stress and anxiety.

3. Sports empower me to overcome challenges.

4. Each time I participate in sports, I am strengthening not only my physical abilities but also my mental resilience and determination.

5. Sports provide a positive and supportive community that encourages camaraderie, which uplifts my spirits and supports my mental health.

6. As I push my limits in sports, I discover the untapped potential within me.

7. Sports fuel my passion and ignite my inner fire, bringing joy, and excitement.

8. By engaging in sports, I am investing in my mental health.

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