UNLV School of Public Health associate professor Jennifer Pharr shares her thoughts on the effects sports have on the mental health of young women, and the new Feeling the Rush event which involves a partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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“Girls who drop out of high school often do so due to peer pressure, body image issues, or general insecurities,” Pharr said. “Conversely, girls who participate in high school sports are less likely to experience pregnancy, dropout, or health challenges later in life.”
“Having witnessed the impact of sports in my own life and through research on women and girls, I saw a natural opportunity for a partnership with the Raiders,” Pharr said.
