Mental health resources for athletes.
Audience: Athletes
The Mental Side of Youth Sports | Student-Athletes Speak Out
This powerful panel brings together high school and college student-athletes to shine a light on the often-overlooked mental side of youth sports. Athletes from water polo, field hockey, lacrosse, and track share honest, first-hand experiences navigating the pressures of competitive athletics.
Pressure, Pain, and Purpose. Men’s Mental Health in Sports Panel
What does men’s mental health really look like in sports? Moderated by Dr. Mena Mirhom, this powerful panel discussion brings together athletes and mental health experts to explore how pressure, pain, and purpose shape men’s mental health in sports and beyond. Featuring former NFL running back Montee Ball alongside leading voices Dr. Pratik Mehta, Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq. and Joel Hark, M.Ed., the conversation blends lived experience with professional insight. Panelists discuss:
👉 The impact of performance pressure on men’s mental health
👉 Navigating stigma, identity, and vulnerability in sport
👉 Why mental health support must extend beyond the field
👉 How athletes, teams, and organizations can create healthier, more supportive environments
This conversation highlights the importance of normalizing mental health conversations for male athletes and empowering men to seek support—both during their careers and in life after sports. This panel was filmed in celebration of Athlete Mental Health Week 2026, presented by Athletes for Hope, Hilinski’s Hope, the Kevin Love Fund, Morgan’s Message, The Hidden Opponent, and the Sarah Shulze Foundation. For more mental health resources, visit athletewellbeing.org. If you are in crisis, or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Adaptive Ally Toolkit
The Adaptive Ally Toolkit is created for all Athlete for Hope athletes, with the goal of education and empowerment.
Mental Health Q&A w/ Olympians Natalie Coughlin, Maya DiRado & USOPC Sport Psychologist Sean McCann
Olympians Natalie Coughlin and Maya DiRado chat with U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sport Psychologist about maintaining mental health during periods of upheaval.
Q&A with Sabres sports psychologist Amanda Edwards
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Night, Edwards discusses her work with NHL athletes.
Mental Strength and Wellbeing in Elite Judo
The recent retirement of Olympic champion Nora Gjakova has offered more than the closing of a glorious sporting chapter.
I play for the Miami Dolphins. This is the mental lesson I learned this season
Alec Ingold is a fullback for the Miami Dolphins and the author of the book, “The Seven Crucibles: An Inspirational Game Plan for Overcoming Adversity in Your Life.”
Why Athletes Continue to Die by Suicide
Awareness has grown, but athlete suicide remains a leading cause of death in collegiate sport.
BUILDING RESILIENCE – PROTECTING YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING DURING CHALLENGING TIMES
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Zeno Group’s Kristie Kuhl and Andréa Richardson share insights on safeguarding mental wellbeing amid challenging societal events and conversations.
Harper Murray details mental health journey as a student-athlete
Cornhuskers volleyball player Harper Murray discusses her mental health journey after receiving hateful comments for saying Nebraska would win three straight national championships.
I Achieved My Wildest Dreams. Then Depression Hit.
I’d spent my life training for the Olympics, but I wasn’t prepared for what came next.
Sleep: The Cornerstone of Athlete Well-Being
Sleep is vital for athletes, influencing physical recovery, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance, with optimal duration being 9-10 hours per night.
Mental Health Investment Could Be USA Gymnastics’ Secret Weapon
For NBC and Team USA gymnastics, the key to thriving might just be investment in mental health support.
Mental Health in Adaptive and Para Athletes
Adaptive and para athletes commonly experience mental health symptoms and disorders accompanied by unique challenges that are often overlooked or normalized due to disability stigma.
Cannabis in Collegiate Athletes
This article outlines expert consensus that cannabis does not enhance performance, can pose health risks, and that colleges should use evidence‑based education and harm‑reduction strategies to prevent, identify, and manage problematic cannabis use among student‑athletes.