Laura Hannon on Mental Health in Sports Media and Coaching

22/04/2024 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Laura Hannon on Mental Health in Sports Media and Coaching

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In this episode, Laura Hannon, an Associate Professor of the Practice of Public Relations at Boston University and a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in marketing and communications, shares her insights on mental health from both a media and coaching perspective. Laura has managed marketing and communications functions for various organizations, including the NBA League offices in New York City and the NBCUniversal Boston Stations. She is also a dedicated coach to youth and high school ice hockey players. 0:00 - 1:58 - Introduction1:59 - 4:47 - Evolution of Mental Health Conversation in Sports Media4:48 - 7:51 - Supporting Athletes' Mental Health in Media7:52 - 10:30 - Discussing Mental Health with Young Athletes10:31 - 12:39 - Balancing Competition and Mental Well-Being in Coaching12:40 - 14:59 - Advice for Coaches on Creating Supportive Environments15:00 - 17:37 - Mandatory Mental Health Support for Athletes17:38 - 20:36 - Future Initiatives and Conclusion