When it comes to fantasy football you feel like you can never get enough. For the basic fantasy player, you have your traditional redraft leagues which are drafted in August till the kickoff of Week 1. Then you have dynasty football that goes all year long with a roster that is similar year after year […]
Fantasy Football and Your Mental Health
Fantasy football has become a worldwide phenomenon, captivating sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike. Beyond the excitement of drafting players, managing teams, and competing with friends, fantasy football offers an unexpected advantage—an avenue to positively impact your mental well-being. In this article, we explore how engaging in fantasy football can promote caring for your mental […]
NBA Finals Series Squares Charity Fund Raiser
Nearing the end of May, Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close. Now, as it’s time for the NBA Finals, join the Faceoff Sports Network in raising money for the Hayden Hurst Family Foundation by playing Series Squares! As you know, our 2023 Mental Health Podathon featuring Hayden Hurst is coming soon, so […]
Mental Health Reflection – 5/21/23
As I continue reflecting on my own mental health and encourage others to reflect on theirs, it’s easy to get lost in the ” this is what worked for me so it should work for you” train of thought. However, this is seldom the case. This week I want to explore uniqueness as it applies […]
Coping with the Damar Hamlin Tragedy
On Monday night January 2, 2023, the football community and more witnessed a life-threatening accident that put Damar Hamlin in the hospital in critical condition. Thoughts, prayers, and an overall outpouring of love for Hamlin were sent out in various mediums. Our thoughts are first with Damar and his family as well as those impacted. […]
Moose’s Best Ball Leagues for Mental Health
Interested in joining one of our best ball leagues? Our good friend @TheFantasyMoose runs best ball fantasy football leagues that support Mental Health! There are several options available, including leagues sponsored by our good friends at Fantrax. The Fantrax leagues feature memorabilia prizes such as signed and authenticated jerseys or mini helmets. All of these […]
My Mental Health Story – Steve Stoughton
We all struggle with our mental health from time to time. It’s okay not to be okay. Life is stressful and it’s normal to feel down or depressed sometimes. I’d like to talk about a time when I was really depressed. I lost my father in November of 2008. He was terminally ill, so he […]
Empathy is Ruining The Fantasy Football Community
Yes, you read that right. Perhaps, the most important trait needed to be a member of a community, empathy, is ruining the Fantasy Football community. At least on Twitter. This might seem a bit harsh or at least contradictory but will all be made clear. Beneficial Feedback Take this hypothetical example, a content creator posts […]
Addiction, Recovery, and Sports
David Heilman – @DynastyDorks What is addiction? Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences per the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Addiction is […]