(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 There are many events in our lives that create stress or anxiety; like the first day at a new school, an important presentation at work, or trying out for a sports team. Sometimes, the anxiety surrounding these big events can cause you to underperform, or even avoid the situation completely. This can be known as situational anxiety. Situational anxiety is when individuals become extremely uncomfortable by new situations or changing events. With school

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 As we at VictoryLab continue to raise awareness for mental health and develop a voice through our work, it’s important to look back and remember why we do what we do. Every organization starts with an idea, and VictoryLab is no different. To discover what has shaped our organization, we need to look into the who, why and what of VictoryLab. What is VictoryLab: What do we do? VictoryLab is an evidence-based performance and mental health app that is ava

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 With Stampede season in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities. And while this time of year is exciting and fun, it’s also important to pay mind to the athletes who are participating in these rodeo events, especially in regards to their mental health. On January 9th, 2017, bull rider Ty Pozzobon took his own life after suffering from a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which develops from repeated brain tr

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 "Black is beautiful. Hate is ugly. Women are as precious as they are stronger than any man I ever met. And unto them I say, 'Stand tall and crush all predators under the weight of your heart that is full of the love they will never take away from you. Be not scared to use your voice, especially in instances like these where you have the opportunity. Stand up and fight for those who are not weak, but have yet to discover the strength that the evil of t

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 The neurotransmitter dopamine affects our mood, our focus, our energy, our pleasure, and our pain. Through research, VictoryLab has discovered that a dopamine deficiency can severely affect your health and mood, and with some of these deficiencies, it can lead towards depression. That being said, it’s also been shown that some of these individuals will not seek medication because they don’t want to seem needy or helpless. Once again, we are shown how

(c) VictoryLab Inc. 2018 How 5 Mental Health Tips for Athletes Can Improve Performance and Debunk Mental Health Misconceptions For so long, mental health has been surrounded by negative stigma, becoming a conversation that is never actually spoken. Although a large number of young adults suffer from depression, the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses is what stops people from seeking help. This stigma is especially obvious in sport, as athletes are the ones who are almost