Mental health of student-athletes has become one of the most talked-about issues in college athletics. Arkansas has taken a step forward, hiring Dr. Chris Bader as the assistant athletic director for mental health and performance. We sat down with Bader to get his thoughts on what people need to understand about mental health and the impact social media has on it (4:15). We get into working with coaches (8:15), and what the key is to dealing with pressure and failure (16:19). Bader discusses why anxiety issues are more prevalent than ever (26:20) and shares advice on getting mentally healthy (28:00).
Hog Pod Episode 20: Mental Edge
New Assistant AD for Mental Health & Performance Chris Bader sits down with the Hog Pod to discuss his role with the Razorbacks. He talks about working with today's student-athletes and the challenges they face and shares some advice on being mentally healthy.