NHL podcast: Psychologist Bill Hanson on mental side of return to play
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Bill Hanson, registered psychologist and professor at Concordia University of Edmonton, joins the show to discuss a variety of postseason-related topics, including:
- Potential mental health challenges within NHL bubbles
- Psychological effects of playing in empty arenas
- Importance of sleep to physical and mental health
- What it really means to be "mentally tough"
... and more!