Mental Gear Closet
Mental health therapy for concussions: What to know + resources
How mental health therapists can play a role in your concussion healing, and other tools to help you set up an effective care team.
top of page
Articles + Resources
All posts are written personally by Mental Gear Closet.
Follow for easier access to articles and posts:
Search
Mental Gear Closet
Jan 293 min
Mental Strength Checklist for Athletes
As an athlete your performance relies on training and preventative maintenance of your mental health + strength. Are you taking action?
Mental Gear Closet
Jan 282 min
Does "fake it til you make it" actually work?
While you've heard of "fake it til you make it", the mechanisms behind WHY this works are never talked about. Here's what to know.
Mental Gear Closet
Jan 224 min
How to find a sport psychologist
There are several nuances that make this quite difficult. This article walks you step by step through the process.
Mental Gear Closet
Apr 11, 20203 min
Training during COVID-19
Our training and mental strength are being challenged right now by COVID-19. Here are 3 solutions to feel better and get back on track.
Mental Gear Closet
Jan 29, 20206 min
Pain vs. Injury: An Interview with Dr. Chris Van Thiel
Dr. Christopher Thiel talks with Mental Gear Closet about what athletes need to know to identify and prevent pain from becoming injury.
Mental Gear Closet
Jan 17, 20203 min
Managing Pre-competition Anxiety
While anxiety or activation can be helpful, too much can quickly derail performance. Here are several key tips for finding your sweet spot.
Mental Gear Closet
Jan 11, 20203 min
Tame Your "Puppy Mind": Getting Unstuck from Negative Thought Cycles
Repetitive thoughts and worries can distract us from living or performing at our best. Here are 3 tools to use.
Mental Gear Closet
Dec 1, 20191 min
Rugby player on the moment he said "I'm gay"
Watch Keegan's story about coming out as an elite rugby player.
Mental Gear Closet
Nov 6, 20191 min
What I'm reading: "Good to Go"
Two take aways from the book "Good to Go" by Christie Aschwanden.
Mental Gear Closet
Dec 12, 20171 min
Podcast: Doc Parsley Solves Your Sleep Crisis
Take it from a veteran Navy SEAL as he talks about the incredible benefits and need for quality sleep.
bottom of page