A young basketball player sits dejectedly on the bench in an empty gym, head resting on folded arms, reflecting on a challenging game day. Student athlete mental health has reached a crisis point. A 2021 NCAA survey revealed that 24 percent of male student-athletes and 36 percent of female student-athletes struggled with their mental health. In fact, studies by the World Health Organization show mental health concerns have risen by 16 percent in the last 10 years. Youth part

A determined athlete takes a moment of reflection, with evening light highlighting the focused expression on her face during a training session. Stress in sport can either sharpen your performance or sabotage it. Pre-competition nerves can heighten focus, but chronic exposure to stress can lead to decreased self-esteem, performance difficulties, and impaired concentration. Stress and anxiety in sport may harm your self-confidence and attentional control. Athletes need to und