Through lived experience, research, and advocacy, the Athlete Mental Health Alliance amplifies athlete voices to drive systemic change and build a national plan for mental health in sport.
The Athlete Mental Health Alliance (AMHA) exists to elevate athlete voices and turn lived experience into action, challenging the systems that have too often failed to support mental health in sport.
By bringing together athletes, researchers, advocates, and partners, AMHA is building a national approach to athlete mental health, designed with athletes, for athletes, to create lasting change at every level of sport.
Download the 2026 AMHA brochureAFH supports state and federal legislation that protects athlete mental health. Here’s where each bill stands.
Last updated October 2026Sarah Shulze’s Law · California
Requires coaches at California colleges and universities to complete student mental health and suicide prevention training, with schools identifying approved training programs and coaches renewing every two years.
High school and youth sports coaches · California
Adds behavioral and mental health training to high school coaching requirements, renewed every two years, and directs the state to create a model training for youth sports coaches in recreational and club leagues.
Formerly HB 375 · Maryland
Requires public schools and public colleges with athletic programs to train coaches to recognize signs of mental illness and behavioral distress in student athletes.
High school coaches · Ohio
Requires all high school coaches in Ohio to complete mental health training as part of coaching certification, the first legislation of its kind in the country.
SAFE Act · U.S. Senate
In committeeThe Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act would create national standards for NIL rights, scholarship protections, and athlete health and safety across all schools, including women’s and Olympic sports. Introduced September 2025 and under review in the Senate Commerce Committee.
Federal · U.S. Congress
IntroducedThe Targeting Emotional And Mental Stability Act would make college athlete mental health programs eligible for the Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant. Introduced in the Senate and House in 2023.
Intercollegiate Student-Athlete Protection Act · Tennessee
IntroducedWould make it a crime to threaten a college athlete over their performance or to bully or cyberbully them about their sport, and would let athletes sue those convicted. Introduced January 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Practical guides from AMHA for athletes, families, coaches, and advocates.
From Athletes for Hope Wellbeing
A guide to understanding athletic identity and supporting mental well-being beyond sport.
Open the Identity Toolkit
From the AMHA Legislative Committee
There are bills in Congress right now that could change the mental health resources available to college athletes. You have more power to move them than you think, and this toolkit shows you how.
Download the Legislative ToolkitResearchers, policy advocates, and athletes guide AMHA’s three committees. Select anyone to read their story.
Athletes for Hope launched the Athlete Mental Health Alliance in October 2023. Our 2024 report covers what the Alliance built in its first year, including a legislation bill tracker, a research hub, and an athlete advocacy day, with updates from each committee.
Read the 2024 reportFigures from January to July 2024, as reported in the AMHA 2024 Report.
The Athletes for Hope Wellbeing Center brings together crisis hotlines, mindfulness tools, teammate support guides, and more, updated regularly.
Visit the Wellbeing CenterNeed help right now? Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7 in the U.S.
Whether you’re an athlete, advocate, researcher, or ally, here’s how to help advance mental health for athletes everywhere.
For athletes, advocates, researchers, and allies
Become an AMHA member and add your voice to the work of turning lived experience into lasting change in sport. Fill out a short sign-up form to get started.
For organizations, schools, and partners
Partner with Athletes for Hope to bring athlete mental health programs, resources, and advocacy to your community.
