Wellness Wednesday: The pressures of youth sports

By Global News

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While there are many positives for kids to join organized physical activities and competitions, it can also be mentally daunting. Kids can face a lot of pressure from both parents and coaches to stand out and succeed, but that can have a negative impact on their mental health. Jason Pires is joined by sports psychologist Dr. Zarina Giannone to help understand and navigate the challenging and often competitive world of youth sports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews

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