There is a widespread belief that kids are born entirely perfect, and it is the environment and the parents who “ruin” them, causing them to have different issues; it is not true. However, how parents deal with a kid that gets easily upset upon defeat or is used to cheat to win impacts that kid’s development. 

Joining us today is Dr. Marianne Engle, Ph.D. She is a clinical psychologist, sports psychologist, and vice president of inCourage, a not-for-profit organization that helps young athletes and adults redefine success in youth sports. 

In this episode, we delve into the link between the mental health of traditional sports and competitive gaming athletes and the unresolved issues during their childhood. Dr. Marianne talks about the right timing for athletes to seek psychological support and how to identify when their mental issues become dysfunctional to their athletic performance. We also talk about the harmful effects of interacting with the world exclusively in the digital plane and the questions gamers and streamers should ask themselves to avoid developing mental health issues.

Resources:

Visit the inCourage website: https://www.incourage.com/.

Or connect with Dr. Engle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-engle-7b930a2b/