How Team USA Paralympian Sarah Adam Stays Mentally Fit | Child Mind Institute

For Mental Health Awareness month, Team USA's Sarah Adam shares how she manages stress, stays positive, and prioritizes rest to perform her best. Sarah offers advice for young athletes facing mental health challenges and reminds them to seek support.
Asking for support is a key part of maintaining your #MentalHealthFitness. Visit childmind.org to see more athletes share their mental health fitness routines and find tips to help build your own.
About Sarah Adam:
Sarah Adam is an American gold medalist of the USA Wheelchair Rugby team. She first discovered the sport as a volunteer during occupational therapy school, later earning a spot on the national team in 2022. In 2023, she became the first woman to win a gold medal with the team during the Parapan American Games Santiago 2023. She is currently a professor of occupational therapy at St. Louis University in Missouri and when she's not on the court, she enjoys hosting game nights with family and friends.
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