Source: Athletes for Hope, A Place for Us
How Para athletes are reshaping sports, identity, and mental health — and how you can be part of it.
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Supporting Athlete Body Image
Julia Vitagliano, AFH Athlete Mental Health Research Fellow
This resource provides an overview of how focusing on body functionality can support positive body image among athletes.
Fueling College Athletes
George Mason University, College of Public Health
Heads Up: What Every Young Athlete Should Know About Concussions
Our AFH Athlete Mental Health Research Fellow Katerina discusses what young athletes should know about concussions.
Mental Health Tips for High School Athletes
If balancing athletics and your regular life feels hard or overwhelming, you are not alone and there are things you can do to relieve that pressure.
Coach and Athletic Trainer Toolkit
This toolkit was developed with input from experts to equip you with the knowledge and resources to respond confidently and effectively when concerns about eating disorders arise.
The Coaches’ Guide to Supporting High School Athlete Mental Health
A trusted, caring adult can be a game changer for young people, and coaches are ideally positioned to provide that support.
Supporting Mental Health in Athletes Starts with You
Coaches are often the first to notice when something is off with an athlete.
Adaptive Ally Toolkit
The Adaptive Ally Toolkit is created for all Athlete for Hope athletes, with the goal of education and empowerment.
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.
Youth Athlete Mental Health Playbook
A guide for coaches, parents, and caregivers to support youth athletes, by the Mental Health Coalition & Kicking The Stigma.
Managing Stress for Athletes with Mind-Body Techniques
Eating Disorders and Athletes
Athlete prevalence and risk factors for eating disorders
Eating Disorders May Be More Prevalent, Harder To Diagnose In Athletes
New Screening Tools
Community Card Coaches
Suicide Severity Rating Scale
Sports and Performance Enhancement
Information about Performance Enhancement Use