Redéfinir la force mentale dans le sport | Olivia Harden | TEDxVisalia

Ancienne athlète universitaire et militante de la santé mentale, Olivia Harden remet en question la conception traditionnelle de la force mentale dans le sport. S'appuyant sur son expérience personnelle et sept années de militantisme, elle décrit la pression qui pousse les athlètes à tenir bon et à privilégier la performance, au détriment de leur bien-être émotionnel. Son intervention plaide pour une culture sportive où la santé mentale compte autant que la performance physique.

• Repenser la notion de force mentale dans le sport
• La pression sur les athlètes et la négligence de leur bien-être émotionnel
• Accorder autant d'importance à la santé mentale qu'à la performance physique

Olivia Harden challenges the traditional definition of mental toughness in sports and highlights the often-overlooked importance of athletes' mental health. Drawing from her experiences as a former collegiate athlete and seven years of mental health advocacy, she explores the pressures athletes face to push through, stay strong, and prioritize performance while often neglecting their emotional well-being. Her message encourages a shift in athletic culture; one where mental health is valued alongside physical performance and athletes are recognized for who they are beyond the jersey they wear. Olivia Harden is a mental health advocate, former collegiate athlete, speaker, and beauty pageant queen dedicated to changing the conversation around athletes' mental wellness. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Arizona State University. As the founder of End the Stigma, Olivia uses her platform to inspire the next generation of athletes to prioritize their mental health and recognize that seeking support is a sign of strength. Through speaking engagements, workshops, and community partnerships, she is helping build a future where mental wellness is valued just as much as the physical performance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx