More than a game; why mental health is an issue for athletes and how you can help


More than a game; why mental health is an issue for athletes and how you can help


.....Dr. Merrick said 25% of student-athletes in the NCAA have clinical depression significant enough to benefit from therapy. In fact, it’s their number one health and safety concern. 

I love basketball, but at the same time I struggled heavily with obsessive compulsive symptoms when I played and I didn’t even know I had OCD when I played. Part of what I do now is an advocate is say you don’t need to quit your sport. You can get help for it while you’re playing.

Ian Johnson, Former Basketball Player, Author and Advocate....
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Bethany`s Notes: I agree. We need to create a culture of acceptance and unconditional love. People have struggles and make mistakes but when they are willing to get help someone needs to be there for them.

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