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Mental Health in student-athletes in the NCAA

Student-Athletes are shifting the narrative surrounding mental health in athletics. Stop making assumptions about people’s well-being — instead, just ask.

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Leading cause of death among college students is suicide

NCAA COLLEGE ATHLETES WHO REPORTED

33.2%

 

Occurrence of depression symptoms

0ver 90%

 

of students who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder

You are NOT alone

People who have common life experiences have a unique ability to help each other based on a shared history and a deep understanding that may go beyond what exists in other relationships. Their experiences, strengths, and hopes can be very supportive since they have “been there” and serve as living examples that individuals can and do recover from mental health problems. 

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Student-athletes share their moments of struggle in hopes to help their peers. 

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FIGHT STIGMA

Despite its commonness, a lot of individuals go to great lengths to hide their mental illness. 

Student-athlete lead initiatives to prevent mental illnesses. 

PERSONAL STORIES

All stories matter. Your story is more than just a collection of information; it is a part of your life.

Student-athletes share their stories.

MENTAL HEALTH BY NUMBERS

It’s important to measure how common mental illness is, so we can show that no one is alone. These numbers are powerful tools for raising public awareness.

HELP AND RESOURCES

Who will help?

Who will notice?

Who will care?

Find your resources on campus.

I would just think of myself 'I am just an athlete, so I am not really a human.'

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Ivanna Anderson, Water polo player.

© 2022 by Megan Bell.

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