Athletes are killing themselves and schools in Michigan fear their players could be next

.....Most small schools send athletes to on-campus counseling, but that is not an ideal situation. Many counselors don’t understand the unique challenges facing athletes, and it can be difficult for athletes to get an appointment to see a counselor or schedule regular sessions because of long wait lists and complicated athletic schedules. In addition, some athletes are uncomfortable going to a counseling center because of the stigma.

Every college does something different and no one is quite sure what is the best approach.

Several administrators told the Free Press that all of this uncertainty makes them live in fear that a tragedy is just around the corner.....

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Bethany`s Notes: An inside look at how Michigan college are dealing with mental health in sports.