Mental Health First Aid: Tools and Skills to Help Support Athletes

.....“Why should I take Mental Health First Aid?”

That is a reasonable question for coaches to ask. How many different certifications/re-certifications are required for you to take each year just to be able to step on deck to coach? 

Why should you add another course to an already packed schedule?

Simple, because mental health affects us all.

•  20.6% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019 (51.5 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults.
• 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
• 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.....

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Bethany`s notes: Consider this as an option for you to be a better coach in the near future. There are different classes around so reach out to your governing body or high school organization and find out what might be offered.