Sports are very popular in the United States. Almost everyone is a fan-which is short for fanatic-of some team. That may be college or professional teams. Because it is such an important part of society, those of us who follow sports can occasionally become emotionally connected to the outcome of games played by people we’ve never met.

Scott Long and host Justin Lewis, both licensed therapists and sports fans, explore how cheering for teams can be beneficial for our mental health, but also how it can cause problems.