Success in sports is often measured in wins, championships, and records. But behind every great athlete and successful team is something equally important: mental well-being.
As part of New Vista’s partnership with University of Kentucky Athletics, we’re helping bring conversations about mental health into the spotlight. In our video, The Mental Side of Success, UK Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Craig Skinner helps shine a light on a side of athletics that deserves just as much attention as physical performance.
Mental Health Is Part of the Game
Whether you’re competing on the court, navigating challenges at work, or managing the demands of everyday life, mental health plays an important role in how we respond to pressure, overcome setbacks, and connect with others.
Athletes face expectations, challenges, and moments of uncertainty, just like the rest of us. Developing resilience, recognizing when support is needed, and creating an environment where people feel comfortable talking about mental health can make a meaningful difference.
And while sports provide a powerful example, these lessons extend far beyond athletics.
Strength Includes Asking for Support
At New Vista, we believe caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health.
Everyone experiences challenges, and no one should feel they have to navigate them alone. Whether someone is dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, or another behavioral health concern, reaching out for support can be an important step toward feeling better.
For more than 60 years, New Vista has helped individuals and families across Central Kentucky access compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health care. From outpatient mental health services and substance use treatment to crisis support and community-based programs, our goal is to meet people where they are and help them move forward.
Changing the Conversation Together
Through our partnership with UK Athletics, we’re proud to help normalize conversations about mental health and remind our communities that success isn’t only about what we accomplish. It’s also about how we care for ourselves and one another along the way.
Because taking care of your mental health isn’t separate from success. It’s part of it.
Watch The Mental Side of Success with Coach Craig Skinner, and help us make conversations about mental health comfortable for everyone.