“The best thing that we can do to fear is walk towards the fear and understand it,” Anderson said. “When we really step into the fear it’s a lot less fearful than we imagine it to be. But most people try to avoid the fear.” In an era where athletes are faced with high volumes of pressure, Dr. Justin Anderson was featured alongside four Minnesota professional athletes in a story on mental health in professional sports and how athletes are dealing with pressure in today’s world. Read the full story at WCCO.

Everyone’s mental health journey looks different. It is important to understand that everyone has mental health regardless of what point of their journey they are at. That journey of mental health fluctuates throughout the course of your life. The stressors of everyday life can seem unbearable at times, especially with the mental health crisis at an all time high post-COVID. Taking action to maintain your well-being is essential and the best way to do it is through proactive mental health care.  Here are a few tips to help be proactive with your mental health: Identify & Acknowledge Your Feelings The first step to be proactive with your mental health is […]

May is Mental Health Awareness month, yet we all have mental health 12 months and 365 days a year. Dr. Carly joins Mike Grimm to discuss her work with Gopher Athletics, how things have changed over the years, and what all individuals can do to be proactive about their mental health. Listen Now

Following his World Mixed Doubles Championships gold medal performance with partner Cory Thiesse, Korey Dropkin spoke on handling the mental stress and pressure that comes with representing the United States on the international stage.   Watch the full interview at USA Curling

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard made headlines earlier this season when he was placed on the Injured List to manage anxiety. More and more athletes and organizations are recognizing the importance of training and managing mental health and that there is far more to sport than the physical side. Watch this video at NBC News