I'm Just a Kid
Episode notes
[Trigger warning: Brief discussion of suicide]
Dr. Alli Young is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in lifestyle and sports psychiatry, with more than a decade of experience at the intersection of mental health, physical health, and performance. We know her as the founder of Sideline Psych, an Instagram account that aims to help parents, coaches, and leagues navigate the mental side of sports.
In recognition of all the good that sports can add to our kids' lives (and all the unintended negatives that come from a distorted relationship with sports) + in honor of Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month, we wanted to sit down with Dr. Alli to talk about maximizing the good. She shares her thoughts as a psychiatrist, a former athlete, and a parent who spends a considerable amount of her time on sidelines. She has big thoughts about structuring a deliberate, healthy, lifelong relationship with movement, and empowering more members of the community to support mental health and wellness for young athletes.
Follow Dr. Alli Young on IG: @sidelinepsych