Short, honest, and without promises nobody can keep.
No. Kopfsache is knowledge and training material for mental skills in sport.
It doesn't make diagnoses and doesn't replace psychotherapy or medical treatment. If you've been feeling down for a long time, you can find real support in the Safety section.
Safety & SupportQuick tools like breathing or a focus word immediately change arousal levels, but only for a few minutes.
Lasting changes need repetition over weeks – similar to technical training. Anyone who promises you a quick fix is selling you something.
Every method here is backed by a source, level of evidence, and limitations. We use meta-analyses, systematic reviews, individual studies, specialist literature, and recommendations from medical professional societies.
Social media claims, influencer tips, and blogs without sources are not considered evidence by us.
No. One tool you actually use is worth more than ten you've saved.
If an exercise isn't working, that's information – not a defeat. Then you try an alternative.
Only if your child wants it. The most common mistake is to take on the role of mental coach.
More helpful: provide a framework, show interest, take the pressure off results, and involve experts if in doubt.
If difficulties persist, affect multiple areas of life (sport, school, friends), or cause significant disruption. If in doubt, you can always seek advice early.
Get help immediately if there is imminent danger. In an emergency, call 112.
Safety & SupportThese contents are knowledge and training offerings from sport psychology. They do not replace psychotherapy, medical treatment, or professional sport psychological support.