Jay Kennedy, MS, LMSW Joycelyn (Jay) Kennedy is an Athletes for Hope Athlete Mental Health Research Fellow. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Ph.D. student in Kinesiology and…
By Jason Belinkie CEO, Athletes for Hope Twenty years ago, if you had told me that Athletes for Hope would one day educate more than 13,000 athletes across nearly every…
Kennedy Collins, M.A., LPC Associate Athletes for Hope Athlete Mental Health Research Fellow Winter isn’t just colder, it can feel heavier too. As daylight decreases and routines shift, athletes may notice…
Athletes for Hope is proud to recognize our January AFH U Award Winners, honoring student-athletes who are using sport as a platform to serve others and strengthen their communities. With…
Thomas joins fellow Olympic gold medalists Stephen Curry, Katie Ledecky, Nathan Chen, and Elena Delle Donne on AFH’s Athlete Leadership Council BETHESDA, MD, January 15, 2026 – One of America’s most…
In this article, Dr. Mirhom, AFH Chief Wellbeing Officer, in collaboration with our partners at APA Foundation outlines five research-backed principles that reframe mental wellbeing as a core component of…