Neurofeedback training: the link between mental health, the central nervous

Mental health is the most important thing for most of us these days. The pandemic has increased isolation, depression and anxiety. At the same time, it has limited our races and group races. In the past two years, many athletes have opened up about their personal mental health struggles and the resources they turn to for help.

In this episode, Shakeout host and Olympian Kate VanBuskirk share your experience with neurofeedback traininga form of therapy that helps regulate the Central Nervous System. Kate teams up with a neurofeedback practitioner Ava Walters Cout. Kate and Ava openly talk about how this therapy can be effective for the mental health and performance of runners at all levels.

If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to contact a mental health professional or follow this link for Canadian resources online: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services.html

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