Redefinindo a força mental no esporte | Olivia Harden | TEDxVisalia

Ex-atleta universitária e defensora da saúde mental, Olivia Harden questiona a visão tradicional de força mental no esporte. Com base em sua experiência pessoal e em sete anos de advocacy, ela descreve a pressão para suportar, se manter firme e priorizar o desempenho, muitas vezes em detrimento do bem-estar emocional. Sua palestra defende uma cultura esportiva em que a saúde mental seja valorizada junto ao desempenho físico.

• Repensar o que significa força mental no esporte
• A pressão sobre atletas e o descuido com o bem-estar emocional
• Valorizar a saúde mental tanto quanto o desempenho físico

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