Mental Health in College Athletes

...We push through. We dig deep for a second wind. We are resilient. We do not ask for help.....

....When all, or most of your friends are athletes as well, branching out can be difficult. I strived for and cherished any non-athlete friends I could, because they provided a relief from the constant pressure.....

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Bethany`s
Notes: An athlete`s perspective on mental health and her suggestions to improve the athletic culture surrounding mental health. The more I read the more I highly encourage institutions to hire coaches who have some form of education in mental health. The fear athletes have of being benched or losing playing time for seeking help is real and must be addressed.