Sports Psychiatry

Supporting High-Performance Athletes

As an athlete, your body and mind are your most valuable assets. Whether you're competing professionally or pushing your limits in your sport, the mental and physical demands can be overwhelming. I’m Dr. Kenneth Oforeh, specializing in Sports Psychiatry, dedicated to helping athletes like you optimize performance while maintaining overall well-being.

Understanding the Demands of High-Performance Athletics

The pressures of training, competing, and meeting expectations, both external and internal, can significantly impact your mental health. Balancing peak performance with emotional resilience is crucial, and I am here to support you through those challenges. My goal is to help you manage stress, prevent burnout, and recover from the psychological toll of athletic competition.

How I Can Help

Mental health is just as essential as physical conditioning. Left unaddressed, stress and pressure can affect your performance and well-being. Through my experience and research, I’ve worked with athletes to build resilience, improve focus, and navigate the mental hurdles that come with competition.

Insights from My Research

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My research has provided valuable insights into the relationship between stress, mental health, and athletic performance. Some of my published works include:

• Poorly Managed Stressors Contributing to an Affective Disorder in a High-Performance Athlete (Cureus, 2021): This study examines how unmanaged stress can lead to mood disorders and impact athletic performance.

• Role of Suboptimal Psychiatric Evaluation in the Development of First Episode Psychosis in an Athlete (ResearchGate): A case study that highlights the importance of thorough mental health evaluations for athletes.

These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive mental health care for athletes to ensure long-term success.

Personalized Care for Athletes

Every athlete’s journey is unique. That’s why I offer tailored care plans designed to address your specific goals, challenges, and lifestyle. Whether you are managing stress, recovering from injury, or enhancing your mental resilience, we’ll work together to build a strategy that supports your peak performance.

Get Started

​​​​​​​If you’re ready to prioritize your mental health and take your performance to the next level, I’m here to help. Contact me today to learn more about how we can work together to achieve your goals both on and off the field.