{"id":64622,"date":"2025-03-08T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T07:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=64622"},"modified":"2025-09-28T08:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T08:52:13","slug":"international-womens-day-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Especial D\u00eda Internacional de la Mujer"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/es\/\">Inicio<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a>\/\n        Especial D\u00eda Internacional de la Mujer\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Header for Mental Health Article\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mental-Health_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >Hablemos de la salud mental de las mujeres deportistas<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Especial D\u00eda Internacional de la Mujer<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">8 de marzo de 2025 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;International Women\\u2019s Day Special&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Behind the wins you see on screen, mental health struggles often go unseen for female athletes. While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\\u2019s Day we\\u2019re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports.\\n&quot;, \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/\" })'  target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fes%2Fsportstyle%2Finternational-womens-day-special%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Detr\u00e1s de las victorias que se ven en la pantalla, las luchas por la salud mental suelen pasar desapercibidas para las mujeres deportistas. Aunque participar en deportes profesionales puede fomentar la confianza, la resiliencia y un estimulante sentido del prop\u00f3sito, ser\u00eda enga\u00f1oso ignorar los retos psicol\u00f3gicos \u00fanicos y las presiones espec\u00edficas de g\u00e9nero a las que se enfrentan las mujeres en el atletismo. Este D\u00eda Internacional de la Mujer vamos a poner en primer plano el tema de la salud mental, a seguir rompiendo el estigma y a apoyar el bienestar de nuestras deportistas.<i>.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><h2><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Mayor promoci\u00f3n y conversaciones abiertas\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><strong>El deporte tiene el potencial de desafiar las normas y promover la igualdad, pero tambi\u00e9n puede perpetuar normas malsanas. La buena noticia es que cada vez vemos m\u00e1s ejemplos de mujeres deportistas que cambian abiertamente la narrativa dando prioridad a su salud mental y utilizando su plataforma para la defensa de sus derechos.<\/strong>. Los iconos empiezan a sentar precedente, como <strong>Simone Biles<\/strong> retirarse de las pruebas ol\u00edmpicas para proteger su bienestar, y <strong>Naomi Osaka<\/strong> alejarse del tenis para controlar la ansiedad y la depresi\u00f3n. <strong>Ashleigh Barty<\/strong> se jubil\u00f3 anticipadamente para su realizaci\u00f3n personal, y <strong>Chloe Kim<\/strong> se tom\u00f3 un descanso para centrarse en su bienestar mental. <strong>Sha'Carri Richardson<\/strong> y S<strong>erena Williams<\/strong> tambi\u00e9n han hablado abiertamente de sus luchas, destacando la importancia del bienestar mental por encima de la competici\u00f3n. <strong>Sus acciones han suscitado un debate m\u00e1s amplio sobre la carga emocional de los deportes de \u00e9lite y las presiones propias de este entorno.\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><h2><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Navegar en un entorno de gran presi\u00f3n<\/span><\/h2><strong>Desde las presiones sobre la imagen corporal hasta el escrutinio de los medios de comunicaci\u00f3n, las deportistas se enfrentan a un entorno lleno de retos \u00fanicos.<\/strong> a menudo configurado por normas sociales obsoletas, una representaci\u00f3n limitada y prejuicios institucionales. Algunos de los principales factores de tensi\u00f3n que configuran este panorama son:<br><br><ul><br><li><b><strong>Imagen corporal y presi\u00f3n por la apariencia<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Las atletas son a menudo objeto de escrutinio tanto por su aspecto como por sus habilidades. Especialmente en deportes como la gimnasia, el patinaje art\u00edstico y el atletismo, las atletas pueden sentirse presionadas para cumplir unos est\u00e1ndares corporales poco realistas. <strong>Este \u00e9nfasis en la apariencia contribuye a los trastornos alimentarios, la dismorfia corporal y la inseguridad en uno mismo.<\/strong> - problemas agravados por las incesantes comparaciones de las redes sociales.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>Prejuicios y estereotipos de g\u00e9nero<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Aunque estemos en 2025, las mujeres deportistas siguen enfrent\u00e1ndose a ideas anticuadas sobre <strong>su fuerza, liderazgo y resistencia<\/strong>. Debido a ello, muchas mujeres luchan contra el s\u00edndrome del impostor, sintiendo la necesidad de trabajar el doble para obtener el mismo reconocimiento. La falta de entrenadoras y l\u00edderes femeninas no hace sino reforzar estas luchas.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>Equilibrio entre vida y deporte<\/strong><br><br><\/b>A diferencia de muchos hombres, <strong>las mujeres deportistas a menudo hacen malabarismos con m\u00faltiples identidades: estudiante, profesional, cuidadora<\/strong> - de sus carreras. Este equilibrio puede provocar estr\u00e9s cr\u00f3nico y agotamiento.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>Escrutinio medi\u00e1tico, ansiedad por el rendimiento y dudas sobre uno mismo<\/strong><br><br><\/b>Las mujeres deportistas reciben mucha menos cobertura medi\u00e1tica que sus hom\u00f3logos masculinos. <strong>Cuando aparecen, la atenci\u00f3n se centra a menudo en su aspecto, su vida personal o sus emociones, m\u00e1s que en sus logros deportivos.<\/strong>. Si a\u00f1adimos la presi\u00f3n por rendir, el miedo al fracaso y el escrutinio p\u00fablico, el desgaste mental es inmenso.<\/li><br><li><b><strong>Barreras culturales e institucionales<\/strong><br><br><\/b>En muchas culturas, la salud mental sigue siendo un tema tab\u00fa. <strong>Algunos deportistas temen que hablar de sus problemas se considere una debilidad y pueda poner en peligro sus carreras.<\/strong><\/li><br><\/ul><br><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><h2><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Priorizar la salud mental: \u00bfQu\u00e9 aspecto tiene?<\/span><\/h2>Est\u00e1 claro que muchos factores contribuyen a la presi\u00f3n que rodea a las deportistas. <strong>Para combatir esta intensidad, debemos explorar estrategias -tanto individuales como comunitarias- que ayuden a los deportistas a priorizar y mantener su salud mental.<\/strong> Podemos dividirlo en tres enfoques:<br><br><strong>Estrategias psicol\u00f3gicas<\/strong><br><ul><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Buscar apoyo profesional:<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encontrar un psic\u00f3logo o entrenador deportivo puede ser incre\u00edblemente \u00fatil para aumentar la resiliencia mental y desarrollar herramientas eficaces, <strong>mientras que la terapia o el asesoramiento proporcionan un espacio seguro para gestionar el estr\u00e9s y desempacar las cargas emocionales. Tambi\u00e9n hay m\u00e9todos basados en pruebas, como las t\u00e9cnicas cognitivo-conductuales (TCC), que pueden ser eficaces para replantear los pensamientos negativos.<\/strong> y afrontamiento de la ansiedad ante el rendimiento.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Incorporaci\u00f3n de t\u00e9cnicas de atenci\u00f3n plena y alivio del estr\u00e9s:<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> La meditaci\u00f3n, los ejercicios de respiraci\u00f3n y el yoga reducen la ansiedad, mejoran la relajaci\u00f3n y aumentan la concentraci\u00f3n y la confianza. <strong>La Reducci\u00f3n del Estr\u00e9s Basada en la Atenci\u00f3n Plena (MBSR) tambi\u00e9n ha demostrado ser incre\u00edblemente \u00fatil para la regulaci\u00f3n emocional.<\/strong> y una mayor concienciaci\u00f3n.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong>Expresarse en una salida creativa:<\/strong> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Llevar un diario ofrece una forma de procesar las emociones y hacer un seguimiento de la autoevaluaci\u00f3n y el progreso. <strong>Los estudios tambi\u00e9n demuestran que la visualizaci\u00f3n (a trav\u00e9s de la expresi\u00f3n creativa o la meditaci\u00f3n)<\/strong> puede ayudar a controlar el estr\u00e9s, la ansiedad por el rendimiento y la confianza en uno mismo.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Priorizar el descanso y la recuperaci\u00f3n: <\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">la investigaci\u00f3n sugiere <strong>Entre 7 y 9 horas de sue\u00f1o de calidad son cruciales para la funci\u00f3n cognitiva<\/strong>, Las pausas programadas y los periodos de descanso ayudan a prevenir el agotamiento.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Garantizar una nutrici\u00f3n e hidrataci\u00f3n adecuadas<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> Una dieta equilibrada alimenta el cuerpo y la mente, mientras que una hidrataci\u00f3n adecuada previene el estr\u00e9s y la fatiga. Es importante evitar patrones alimentarios desordenados con la orientaci\u00f3n de nutricionistas para la salud y el rendimiento a largo plazo.<\/span><\/li><br><\/ul><br><strong>Estrategias sociales<\/strong><br><ul><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Construir una comunidad solidaria<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> conversaciones abiertas sobre salud mental en los equipos y<strong> los entrenadores ayudan a normalizar las conversaciones sobre la ansiedad<\/strong> y el agotamiento, reduciendo a\u00fan m\u00e1s el estigma.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong>Fomentar la tutor\u00eda y los modelos de conducta<\/strong>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programas, donde <strong>atletas experimentadas gu\u00eden a las m\u00e1s j\u00f3venes, tambi\u00e9n puede ayudar a romper el patr\u00f3n<\/strong> y empezar a cambiar la pr\u00f3xima generaci\u00f3n.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Participaci\u00f3n en redes de apoyo entre iguales centradas en la mujer: <\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">los grupos de salud mental s\u00f3lo para mujeres pueden <strong>proporcionar espacios seguros para debatir los retos espec\u00edficos de cada sexo.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong>Desintoxicaci\u00f3n medi\u00e1tica<\/strong>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">los periodos de desintoxicaci\u00f3n de las redes sociales pueden ser muy \u00fatiles <strong>para despejar la mente y se han relacionado con mejoras significativas de la autoestima<\/strong>. Ense\u00f1ar a las deportistas a evaluar cr\u00edticamente los mensajes de los medios de comunicaci\u00f3n sobre la imagen corporal y el \u00e9xito tambi\u00e9n puede reducir la ansiedad por la comparaci\u00f3n social.<\/span><\/li><br><\/ul><br><br><strong>Estrategias sist\u00e9micas<\/strong><br><ul><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Integrar la salud mental en las pol\u00edticas deportivas<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> Los equipos deben ofrecer recursos de salud mental al igual que lo hacen para las lesiones f\u00edsicas, <strong>Garantizar que los deportistas tengan acceso a los psic\u00f3logos del mismo modo que los fisioterapeutas.<\/strong><\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Aumentar la representaci\u00f3n femenina en el coaching y el liderazgo<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: aumentar el n\u00famero de<strong> entrenadoras y psic\u00f3logas del deporte garantiza la comprensi\u00f3n de los problemas de salud mental de las mujeres.<\/strong> y abordados eficazmente.<\/span><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Integraci\u00f3n de la salud menstrual y el bienestar mental: <\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">las mujeres deportistas a menudo experimentan <strong>fluctuaciones hormonales que afectan al estado de \u00e1nimo, la ansiedad y el rendimiento<\/strong>. Los equipos deben ofrecer recursos de seguimiento del periodo para ayudar a los deportistas a comprender c\u00f3mo afectan los cambios hormonales a su rendimiento mental y f\u00edsico.<\/span><\/li><br><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><b>Financiaci\u00f3n de la investigaci\u00f3n sobre salud mental en el deporte femenino:<\/b><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Se necesitan m\u00e1s estudios sobre <strong>el impacto del estr\u00e9s, la ansiedad y los retos espec\u00edficos de g\u00e9nero en las carreras de las deportistas.<\/strong> Las subvenciones para la investigaci\u00f3n en psicolog\u00eda deportiva espec\u00edfica de la mujer pueden ayudar a crear intervenciones a medida.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><span class=\"textStyle_intro\"><h2>Para terminar<\/h2>Las mujeres deportistas nunca deber\u00edan tener que elegir entre su salud mental y su carrera. Seguir poniendo de relieve y normalizando los problemas de salud mental puede reducir la barrera para buscar ayuda y demostrar que el \u00e9xito no tiene por qu\u00e9 ir en detrimento del bienestar. Si abordamos estos retos de frente, entablamos conversaciones abiertas y abogamos por un cambio sist\u00e9mico, podemos crear un futuro en el que el bienestar mental sea tan importante como la fuerza f\u00edsica.<\/span><br><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image multi 1 -->\n<div class=\"row rowImages2 spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"spacing2\">JER-SHE: un lienzo en blanco para que las mujeres se expresen<\/h2>\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.70665083135392  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25SS_In-Store_SP_Jer-She_A4_210x297mm_1.jpg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 0%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"spacing2\">En colaboraci\u00f3n<\/h2>\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.667578125  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kris_option3-2-scaled-1-scaled.jpg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 45% 41%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"descr\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKristine Mitchell es una periodista independiente cuyo trabajo explora la cultura global, la expresi\u00f3n creativa y las pautas que observa en el mundo que la rodea.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row headline -->\n<div class=\"row headlineBlock rowSingleColumnWide\">\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\">\n        <h2 >Historias IWD 2025<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row articleMulti2 spacing\">\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/get-the-look-puma-jer-she\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"64495\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Header International Women&#x27;s Day\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WomensDay_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t        <h4>Consigue el look: PUMA JER-SHE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tEste mes de marzo PUMA entrega a las mujeres el bol\u00edgrafo con la colecci\u00f3n JER-SHE, un lienzo en blanco dise\u00f1ado para expresarse con audacia. Reducida a lo esencial, la l\u00ednea JER-SHE demuestra que la confianza viene de abrazar qui\u00e9n eres, con cada pieza como una invitaci\u00f3n abierta a hacerla tuya. Para ayudarte a dar rienda suelta a tu creatividad, hemos reunido cuatro looks destacados que te servir\u00e1n de inspiraci\u00f3n para a\u00f1adir tu toque personal.\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/get-the-look-puma-jer-she\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">leer la historia<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/corporate\/equal-pay-puma\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"64586\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Equal-Pay-1.png\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/corporate\/\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Corporativo<\/a>\n\t        <h4>Qu\u00e9 significa la igualdad salarial en PUMA<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tCon motivo del D\u00eda de la Igualdad Salarial en Alemania, hemos profundizado en el tema de la igualdad salarial en PUMA, reflexionando sobre nuestros progresos, evaluando nuestra situaci\u00f3n actual y esbozando nuestros objetivos para el futuro.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/corporate\/equal-pay-puma\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">leer la historia<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- row headline -->\n<div class=\"row headlineBlock rowSingleColumnWide\">\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\">\n        <h2 >Historias de poder femenino<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row articleMulti2 spacing\">\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/our-legacy\/international-womens-month-interview-with-former-puma-seamstress-rosemarie-kruger\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"49173\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/header-womens-month.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Nuestro legado<\/a>\n\t        <h4>\u201cToda mi familia era del equipo PUMA\u201d.\u201d<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tCATch UP habl\u00f3 con Rosemarie Kr\u00fcger, una de las primeras empleadas de PUMA. Descubre c\u00f3mo era trabajar para Rudolf Dassler y c\u00f3mo cambi\u00f3 la empresa con el tiempo.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/our-legacy\/international-womens-month-interview-with-former-puma-seamstress-rosemarie-kruger\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">leer la historia<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detr\u00e1s de las victorias que se ven en la pantalla, las luchas por la salud mental suelen pasar desapercibidas para las mujeres deportistas. Aunque participar en deportes profesionales puede fomentar la confianza, la resiliencia y un estimulante sentido del prop\u00f3sito, ser\u00eda enga\u00f1oso ignorar los retos psicol\u00f3gicos \u00fanicos y las presiones espec\u00edficas de g\u00e9nero a las que se enfrentan las mujeres en el atletismo. Este D\u00eda Internacional de la Mujer pondremos en primer plano el tema de la salud mental, seguiremos rompiendo el estigma y apoyaremos el bienestar de nuestras deportistas.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":64623,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":false,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":3148,"meta-headline":"Let&rsquo;s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-64622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sportstyle"],"fullData":{"ID":64622,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2025-03-08 08:00:26","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-08 07:00:26","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":64623},\"headline\":\"Let\\u0026rsquo;s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports\",\"content\":\"International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day Special\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Behind the wins you see on screen, mental health struggles often go unseen for female athletes. While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day we\\u0026rsquo;re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;.\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Increased Advocacy \\u0026amp;amp; Open Conversations\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sport has the potential to challenge norms and promote equality, and yet it can also perpetuate unhealthy standards. The good news is that we are seeing more and more examples of female athletes openly shifting the narrative by prioritizing their mental health and using their platform for advocacy\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Icons are beginning to set a precedent, like \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Simone Biles\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; withdrawing from Olympic events to protect her well-being, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Naomi Osaka\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; stepping away from tennis to manage anxiety and depression. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Ashleigh Barty\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; retired early for personal fulfillment, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Chloe Kim\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; took a break to focus on her mental well-being. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sha\\u0026rsquo;Carri Richardson\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and S\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;erena Williams\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; have also spoken openly about their struggles, highlighting the importance of mental well-being over competition. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Their actions have sparked a broader discussion on the emotional toll of elite sports and the distinctive pressures in this environment.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Navigating a High-Pressure Environment\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;From body image pressures to media scrutiny, female athletes navigate an environment filled with unique challenges\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; often shaped by outdated societal norms, limited representation, and institutional bias. Some key stressors shaping this landscape include:\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Body Image \\u0026amp;amp; Appearance Pressure\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Female athletes are often scrutinized as much for their looks as for their skills. Athletes, especially in sports like gymnastics, figure skating, and track, can feel pushed to meet unrealistic body standards. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;This emphasis on appearance contributes to eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-doubt\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026ndash; issues made worse by social media\\u0026rsquo;s relentless comparisons.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Gender Bias \\u0026amp;amp; Stereotypes\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Although it\\u0026rsquo;s 2025, female athletes still face outdated ideas about \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;their strength, leadership, and resilience\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Due to this, many women battle imposter syndrome, feeling the need to work twice as hard for the same recognition. The lack of female coaches and leaders only reinforces these struggles.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Balancing Life \\u0026amp;amp; Sport\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Unlike many male counterparts, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;female athletes often juggle multiple identities \\u0026ndash; student, professional, caregiver\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026ndash; on top of their careers. This balancing act can lead to chronic stress and burnout.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Media Scrutiny, Performance Anxiety \\u0026amp;amp; Self-Doubt\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Female athletes receive significantly less media coverage than their male counterparts. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;When they are featured, the focus is often on their appearance, personal lives, or emotions rather than their athletic achievements\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Add in the pressure to perform, fear of failure, and public scrutiny, and the mental toll becomes immense.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Cultural \\u0026amp;amp; Institutional Barriers\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;In many cultures, mental health remains a taboo topic. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Some athletes fear that speaking out about their struggles will be seen as a weakness, potentially jeopardizing their careers.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Prioritizing Mental Health: What Does it Look Like?\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;It\\u0026rsquo;s clear that many factors contribute to the pressure surrounding female athletes. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;To combat this intensity, we need to explore strategies \\u0026ndash; both individually and as a community \\u0026ndash;\\u0026nbsp; that help athletes prioritize and maintain their mental health.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; We can break this down into three approaches:\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Psychological Strategies\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Seeking professional support:\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt; finding a sports psychologist or coach can be incredibly helpful in increasing mental resilience and developing effective tools, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;while therapy or counselling provides a safe space to manage stress and unpack the emotional burdens. There are also evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT) which can be effective in reframing negative thoughts\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and coping with performance anxiety.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Incorporating mindfulness and stress-relief techniques:\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt; meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga reduce anxiety, enhance relaxation, and increase focus and confidence. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is also shown to be incredibly useful for emotional regulation\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and increased awareness.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Expressing in a creative outlet:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;journaling offers a way to process emotions and track self-talk and progress. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Studies also show that visualization (through creative expression or meditation)\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; can help manage stress, performance anxiety and self-confidence.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Prioritizing rest and recovery: \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;research suggests \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;7\\u0026ndash;9 hours of quality sleep is crucial for cognitive function\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;, emotional stability, and injury prevention; scheduled breaks and rest periods help to prevent burnout.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Ensuring proper nutrition and hydration\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; a balanced diet fuels both the body and mind, while adequate hydration prevents stress and fatigue. 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While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\u2019s Day we\u2019re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports.\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"international-womens-day-special","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=64622","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","ancestors":[],"page_template":"","post_category":[3],"tags_input":[],"id":64622,"author":"4","date":"2025-03-08 08:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-08 07:00:26","content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":64623},\"headline\":\"Let\\u0026rsquo;s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports\",\"content\":\"International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day Special\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Behind the wins you see on screen, mental health struggles often go unseen for female athletes. While participating in professional sports can foster confidence, resilience and an exhilarating sense of purpose, it would be misleading to ignore the unique psychological challenges and gender-specific pressures that women in athletics face. This International Women\\u0026rsquo;s Day we\\u0026rsquo;re bringing the conversation around mental health to the forefront, continuing to break the stigma and support the well-being of our women in sports\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;.\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Increased Advocacy \\u0026amp;amp; Open Conversations\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sport has the potential to challenge norms and promote equality, and yet it can also perpetuate unhealthy standards. The good news is that we are seeing more and more examples of female athletes openly shifting the narrative by prioritizing their mental health and using their platform for advocacy\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Icons are beginning to set a precedent, like \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Simone Biles\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; withdrawing from Olympic events to protect her well-being, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Naomi Osaka\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; stepping away from tennis to manage anxiety and depression. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Ashleigh Barty\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; retired early for personal fulfillment, and \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Chloe Kim\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; took a break to focus on her mental well-being. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Sha\\u0026rsquo;Carri Richardson\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and S\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;erena Williams\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; have also spoken openly about their struggles, highlighting the importance of mental well-being over competition. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Their actions have sparked a broader discussion on the emotional toll of elite sports and the distinctive pressures in this environment.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Navigating a High-Pressure Environment\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;From body image pressures to media scrutiny, female athletes navigate an environment filled with unique challenges\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; often shaped by outdated societal norms, limited representation, and institutional bias. Some key stressors shaping this landscape include:\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Body Image \\u0026amp;amp; Appearance Pressure\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Female athletes are often scrutinized as much for their looks as for their skills. Athletes, especially in sports like gymnastics, figure skating, and track, can feel pushed to meet unrealistic body standards. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;This emphasis on appearance contributes to eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-doubt\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026ndash; issues made worse by social media\\u0026rsquo;s relentless comparisons.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Gender Bias \\u0026amp;amp; Stereotypes\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Although it\\u0026rsquo;s 2025, female athletes still face outdated ideas about \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;their strength, leadership, and resilience\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. Due to this, many women battle imposter syndrome, feeling the need to work twice as hard for the same recognition. The lack of female coaches and leaders only reinforces these struggles.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Balancing Life \\u0026amp;amp; Sport\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Unlike many male counterparts, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;female athletes often juggle multiple identities \\u0026ndash; student, professional, caregiver\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026ndash; on top of their careers. This balancing act can lead to chronic stress and burnout.\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Media Scrutiny, Performance Anxiety \\u0026amp;amp; Self-Doubt\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;Female athletes receive significantly less media coverage than their male counterparts. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;When they are featured, the focus is often on their appearance, personal lives, or emotions rather than their athletic achievements\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;. 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There are also evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT) which can be effective in reframing negative thoughts\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and coping with performance anxiety.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Incorporating mindfulness and stress-relief techniques:\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt; meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga reduce anxiety, enhance relaxation, and increase focus and confidence. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is also shown to be incredibly useful for emotional regulation\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and increased awareness.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Expressing in a creative outlet:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;journaling offers a way to process emotions and track self-talk and progress. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Studies also show that visualization (through creative expression or meditation)\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; can help manage stress, performance anxiety and self-confidence.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Prioritizing rest and recovery: \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;research suggests \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;7\\u0026ndash;9 hours of quality sleep is crucial for cognitive function\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;, emotional stability, and injury prevention; scheduled breaks and rest periods help to prevent burnout.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;li style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot; aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Ensuring proper nutrition and hydration\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;span style=\\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;:\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; a balanced diet fuels both the body and mind, while adequate hydration prevents stress and fatigue. 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Aunque participar en deportes profesionales puede fomentar la confianza, la resiliencia y un estimulante sentido del prop\u00f3sito, ser\u00eda enga\u00f1oso ignorar los retos psicol\u00f3gicos \u00fanicos y las presiones espec\u00edficas de g\u00e9nero a las que se enfrentan las mujeres en el atletismo. Este D\u00eda Internacional de la Mujer pondremos en primer plano el tema de la salud mental, seguiremos rompiendo el estigma y apoyaremos el bienestar de nuestras deportistas.","status":"publish","password":"","name":"especial-del-d\u00eda-internacional-de-la-mujer","modified":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 08:52:13","content_filtered":"","parent":0,"type":"post","mime_type":"","template":"","category":[3],"datetime_local":"8 de marzo de 2025, 7:00","date_local":"8 de marzo de 2025","time_local":"7:00","slug":"international-womens-day-special","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/sportstyle\/international-womens-day-special\/","featured_image":{"width":1140,"height":640,"file":"2025\/03\/Mental-Health_H.jpg","filesize":65616,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-300x168.jpg","width":300,"height":168,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":4706},"large":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-1024x575.jpg","width":1024,"height":575,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":29939},"thumbnail":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":2535},"medium_large":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-768x431.jpg","width":768,"height":431,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":18762},"trp-custom-language-flag":{"file":"Mental-Health_H-18x10.jpg","width":18,"height":10,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":399}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"id":64623,"alt":"Header for Mental Health Article","caption":"","description":"","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mental-Health_H.jpg","title":"Salud mental_H","aspect_ratio":1.78125,"focalPointLeft":0.5,"focalPointTop":0},"headline":"Let\u2019s Talk About Mental Health for Women in Sports","categories":[{"term_id":3,"name":"Sportstyle","slug":"sportstyle","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":415,"filter":"raw","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/"}],"theCategory":{"term_id":3,"name":"Sportstyle","slug":"sportstyle","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":415,"filter":"raw","url":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/category\/sportstyle\/"},"isFeaturedArticle":true,"isTopArticle":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64622"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64622\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}