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Disappointment can activate the same parts of the brain that “light up” during grief, Dr. Gervais said.
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Disappointment can activate same brain parts that light up during grief Dr Gervais said
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Dr. Gervais
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News Article
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{
    "topic": "Disappointment",
    "person": "Dr. Gervais",
    "related_topic": "Grief"
}
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Health Psychology
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February 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM (6 months ago)

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What Olympians Can Teach Us About Disappointment
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/well/move/winter-olympics-athletes-disappointment.html

This article explores how elite athletes, particularly Olympians, cope with the inevitable disappointment of failure. It highlights the importance of resilience, mental skills training, and support systems in navigating setbacks and achieving acceptance. The piece features insights from sports psychologists and athletes.

Olympics Sports Psychology Resilience Mental Health Athlete Performance Failure Disappointment Elite Athletes

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