March 19th, 2024
Mental health is becoming a central talking point in college athletics. Athlete suicide forced the issue into the spotlight as in 2022, five athletes committed suicide as universities looked to find resources for student-athletes.
A report from Global Sport Matters stated that despite the benefits of sports participation for women student-athletes, the risk of suicide persists. For male student-athletes, the stigma of mental health issues makes it hard for some to ask for help. In a world where conversations about mental health are becoming normalized, athletes are still not talking, as only 10% seek mental health assistance.
