According to a 2024 Psych News Alert article, 84% of adults who participate in sports believe that it benefits their mental health. However, athletes—like anyone else—can face mental health challenges and may be at a higher risk of developing mental health conditions. A 2019 study revealed that approximately 35% of elite athletes experience mental health issues, including feelings of burnout, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and stress.
Despite these challenges, 85% of American adults agree that mental health should be prioritized as much as physical health for professional athletes.
Walker Ferguson is a student-athlete and entrepreneur, excelling as a safety for Wake Forest University while also serving as the co-founder of Ascend, a meditation and wellness app that utilizes AI. His journey embodies leadership, innovation, and resilience as he balances the demands of athletics and business. Walker is dedicated to creating tools that promote personal growth and wellness, sharing his insights on teamwork, focus, and building impactful projects from the ground up.
The Ascend mobile app allows users to quickly and easily create personalized meditations, meditation plans, and sleep stories. You take the initiative, and their app provides customized experiences designed to support your growth and desired changes.
For more information: https://ascendmeditations.app/
Follow: @ascendapp.ai
Email: WalkerFerguson@ascendmeditations.app
Call: (804) 201-5075
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