Fitness: The pressure to perform: Are we asking too much of young Athletes?

 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Alicia Porter, Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists about the pressure we put on young athletes and the competitiveness of sports and how it takes out the joy out of sports, and causes mental health issues. 

 

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