Aaron Rodgers Talks Mental Health (NFL player)

Aaron Rodgers, quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, is interviewed by Justin Vernon, lead singer of the band Bon Iver. They discuss mental health and how they handle the public pressure to perform well as athletes and musicians.

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Learning Goal: Self-Control

Grades: 9-12 | Activity Type: Extension | Status: X Original | Remix

Be Good People Curriculum © St. Croix River Education District

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Based on what Aaron said about his pre-game routines (e.g., music, breathing), what headspace/emotional state do you think he’s trying to get in? Why?

What’s a song or an album that would instantly pull you into one of these areas?

What, if any, effect do you think good nutrition and adequate sleep have on athletes’ mental health?

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They talked about mentally getting “centered” and “in the zone.” Based on your experience, what’s that like? What activities tend to “center” you?

They remarked that having a “wild mind” makes it harder to concentrate and perform and also mentioned that golfers were known for “getting in their own heads.”

What do you think it’s like to have a “wild mind” or to “get in your own head”?

Do you agree with them that society’s perception of mental health is changing, that there’s less of a stigma about therapy? Why or why not?

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