The BMS Project

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Explore Mental Health topics below

BODY IMAGE

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

and Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

Negative body image affects both males and females.  Eating disorders and steroid abuse plague sports at all levels.

COACHING AN ATHLETE WITH ADHD

By Larry Lauvetz, M.A.

Learning how ADHD affects the athlete and how medication affects them.

CUTTING AND OTHER SELF-HARM AMONG TEENS

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.d

and Roela Redd LPC/MHSP

Discussing Teens and the types of Self-Harm.

DEPRESSION

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

No doubt, sports can have a positive impact on your child’s well-being.

EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON FAMILIES

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Divorces can take a catastrophic toll on families — especially children.  Our hearts go out to all affected. 

HEALTHY CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Children and adolescents change at a fairly rapid rate.

HIGH LEVEL COMPETITION

STRESS & BURNOUT

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

High performance athletes encounter athlete-specific mental health challenges.

LOSS, GRIEF, CHANGE, AND ADAPTABILITY

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Understanding loss and change.  These losses are heavy burdens for both adults and youngsters.

INFATUATION

By Robert E. Martin
Founder of theBMSproject

Body chemistry can play a part in altering the emotional state on one’s mind. Sometimes this manifests in a state called Infatuation.

MEDICATIONS

By Kevin Mays, M.D.

Getting the right medication(s) and exercising the discipline to adhere to and comply with prescribed course of treatment is essential.

THE PERILS OF TEEN ISOLATION

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.d

and Roela Redd LPC/MHSP

Isolation can be destructive to teenagers safety and well-being

PERFECTIONISM

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

Perfectionism can be defined as a belief that perfection is a possible and necessary achievement. 

SUICIDE – WHAT TO WATCH FOR

By Larry Lauvetz, M.A.

There are often signs – it is important to remain vigilant.  ASK THEM!