Doctor Leydig

05/13/2025

I am so honored to announce that I partnered with former NFL player and Youth INC for their "Ask the Expert" series. Youth INC focuses on fostering youth athletes' athletic, physical, and emotional development. Check out my video on Coping With Injury which teaches parents how to help their children deal with the mental, emotional, and social difficulties after sustaining an injury. https://youtu.be/DTxlN04Ue4I

Performance & Sport Psychologist Dr. Scott Leydig breaks down common challenges athletes face following an injury, and how parents can help those athletes co...

02/13/2025

What is the most meaningful mental health lesson Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has learned over the years?

“Reach out to someone and don’t be afraid to talk to somebody.” Brown shared this message and his mental health struggles at a recent press conference.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown opens up about his previous mental health struggles

02/07/2025

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis has been to the Super Bowl twice before. The 23-year-old has played in (and won) two Super Bowls in his first two NFL seasons. To mentally prepare for the big game, he shared “It goes back to your routine. When you're regimented, and you have a routine, that helps with everything.” Finding comfort in a routine is a great tactic to keep your mental health strong prior to a big moment.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis shares details about his workouts and recovery routines ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

09/26/2024

Prominent athletes had historically steered clear of discussing mental health struggles, especially in the public eye. But Demar DeRozan’s choice to share his struggles with depression in a tweet at 3:06 a.m. sparked incredible change. Learn more about this story here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5757558/2024/09/11/demar-derozan-kings-mental-health-book/

The Kings forward, who helped pave a path for athletes to talk about mental health, has co-authored a book about his life and career.

09/20/2024

"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going." – Noam Shpancer

09/06/2024

Penn State punter, Riley Thompson, shared that he talked to mental coaches and looped fellow specialists into the mix in an effort to improve this season.

“I’ve gained a lot of confidence in myself,” Thompson said. “My mental approach was kind of the main thing that I’ve worked on.” These efforts landed him as team captain and provided him the oppprtunity to be there for fellow teammates who could get flustered in the hostile environment.

Since making his mark on college football in 2019, Aussie punter Riley Thompson has learned a lot.

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! As summer comes to an end I hope you make the most of today with family and friends.