Researcher mental health in emotionally demanding research (EDR) has been recognized as important, but research to date has often been limited to academic research contexts, qualitative research, o...

On Wednesday Kirsty had the great opportunity to present alongside Dr Allan Johnston at the UKSI Mental Health in Elite Sport conference on her PhD project on ADHD and athletes, in collaboration with ...

Grounding techniques are powerful tools for staying present, calming your mind, and building emotional resilience. These techniques provide ways to stay focused and centred during challenging moments—...

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the trap of constant activity, believing that more effort equals more success. Yet, academic research and the lives of athletes and dancers have reveale...

As we approach the holiday season, The SPRINT Project team wants to extend our warmest wishes to everyone. This time of year can bring joy, relaxation, and a much-needed break from our busy lives. However, we also recognize that it can come with its own set of challenges. That's why we've gathered some self-care tips from our team members to help you navigate the festive season with a sense of well-being.Keeping Moving“I will be making the most of spending time with my family but making sure to

Kirsty, Maria and Michelle recently attended the University of Birmingham (UoB) public and cultural engagement day on Thursday 21st November at the Exchange.  It was a great day for the team members t...

Expressive suppression reduces negative emotions internally and externally, according to new research, challenging its perceived inefficacy.

As we near the end of 2024, we wanted to reflect on the year we've had. So, here's a look back at some of your favourite SPRINT Project blog posts from the past year!In 2024, you really enjoyed our personal stories and team updates, practical advice and tips, and new innovations and initiatives. Click the links to see the original blog post. Starting at number 1010) The why and how of intervention frameworks – a report about visiting a person-based approach workshopYou enjoyed exploring interven

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Today’s blog post from the SPRINT project highlights a new review published in Youth by Professor Jennifer Cumming, Dr Mary Quinton, Dr Grace Tidmarsh, and Dr Sally Reynard that reviews two strengths-based mental skills training interventions [Mental Skills Training for Youth Experiencing Multiple Disadvantage].   There is a pressing need for effective interventions to improve self-regulation and life skills among disadvantaged youth and strengths-based programs like LifeMatters and MST4Life™ ar

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