Resources Hub
Resources
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Line Call or Text “988” | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 |
| The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. | The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential crisis resource for individuals in distress. If you or a loved one seek support or want to learn more about the best practices for mental health and suicide prevention, call this number. This resource is available 24/7. |
| Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) |
| Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to connect in real-time via text messaging with a trained crisis counselor. This service is free, confidential and available 24/7. US: text 741741 | The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention educates individuals about suicide, how you can prevent it, and resources for those affected. If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, the AFSP encourages you to call the National Suicide Prevention LifeLine at (1-800-273-8255) or text TALK to 741741. |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ASAA) |
| The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness by providing resources, education and support services for individuals and their loved ones living with mental illness. | The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the treatment, prevention, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders. The ADAA strives to meet these goals through education, practice, and research. The resource guides individuals to nearby ADAA-certified member therapists, community message boards and educational resources for those looking to help a loved one. |
Mental Health
Depression:
About
Depression Facts
https://www.hopefordepression.org/depression-facts/
7 Facts You Should Know about Depression
https://www.verywellmind.com/depression-facts-you-should-know-1067617
Symptoms
Signs of Depression
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/recognizing-symptoms
Anxiety Disorders
About
11 Facts About Anxiety
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-anxiety
Understand the Facts
https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety
Symptoms
11 Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/anxiety-disorder-symptoms
Symptoms | Anxiety and Depression Association of America
https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/panic-disorder-agoraphobia/symptoms
Eating Disorders
About
11 Facts About Eating Disorders
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-eating-disorders
9 Essential Facts About Eating Disorders
https://www.verywellmind.com/eating-disorder-myths-and-truths-1138395
Symptoms
Warning Signs and Symptoms
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/warning-signs-and-symptoms
Signs of an Eating Disorder
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/signs-of-eating-disorders#1
Emotional Health
About
Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health
https://familydoctor.org/mental-health-keeping-your-emotional-health
How to Build Good Emotional Health
https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-health
Symptoms
10 Signs of an Ailing Mind
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/10-signs-ailing-mind
Emotional Health – ULifeline
http://www.ulifeline.org/topics/143-emotional-health
Substance Use
Sports & Performance Enhancement
https://www.athletesforhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sports-and-Performance-Enhancement-JM.pdf
Sports Addiction
https://www.athletesforhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sports-Addiction-JM.pdf
Sports Addiction – Signs and Symptoms Table
Scholarly Articles
An Examination of Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem in Collegiate Student-Athletes
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9858692/
Variability in Institutional Screening Practices Related to Collegiate Student-Athlete Mental Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5013708
Supporting Mental Health and Well-being Among Student-Athletes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31472764
The Psychological Response to Injury in Student Athletes: A Narrative Review with a Focus on Mental Health
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/3/145
Web Articles
Prioritizing Mental Health in College Athletes
Student-athletes report fewer mental health concerns
https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/12/13/media-center-student-athletes-report-fewer-mental-health-concerns.aspx
A GAME PLAN FOR MENTAL HEALTH
https://hub.jhu.edu/2022/11/28/student-athletes-mental-health
NAIA Health and Safety
https://www.naia.org/student-athlete-wellness-center/mental-health/index
Website & Association
Conquering the Pressure Game: Stress management for Athletes
https://asva.life/conquering-the-pressure-game-stress-management-for-athletes/
Wave Defender Sierra Enge Shares Importance of Mental Health Awareness, Access to Resources
https://sandiegowavefc.com/enge-mental-health-awareness/
Risk factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors: A meta-analysis of 50 years of research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27841450/
Remembering ‘3’: Arizona universities to honor Tyler Hilinski, address athlete mental health
Student-Athlete Mental Health Panel
https://kevinlovefund.org/student-athlete-mental-health-panel/
KEVIN LOVE – PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL STAR, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE, & FOUNDER OF THE KEVIN LOVE FUND
https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/allinclusive-podcast/kevin-love-professional-basketball-star-mental-health-advocate-founder-of-the-kevin-love-fund/
Depression Facts
https://www.hopefordepression.org/depression-facts/
BROOK CHOULET, M.D.
https://www.brookchouletmd.com/
Athletes have long pushed past mental health issues, but the conversation is starting to change
How The National Basketball Players Association Is Prioritizing Athlete Health
Few student-athletes with mental illness seek help
Social Media
Athlete Talk
Virtual Sacred Circles
https://www.emotion-mc.org/sacred-circles
Podcast
College Student Athletes Mental Health
Athlete Mindset
https://sportsepreneur.com/podcast/athmindset
Team Sidelined
https://player.fm/series/team-sidelined
Mindful Things: A Mental Health Podcast
https://player.fm/series/mindful-things-a-mental-health-podcast
Athletes OnBalance
https://player.fm/series/series-3463904
Beyond the Bench
https://player.fm/series/beyond-the-bench-3449545
Mind – Design Sports
https://player.fm/series/mind-design-sports
Everything Athletes – Mental Health for Competitors
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-athletes-mental-health-for-competitors/id1541556960
Athletaxx by Abby Kim
10.0 TalK, Kaitlyn Lyle Podcast
Resources
Mental Health America (MHA): Take this quiz to assess if you need additional support.
https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools
Mental Health and Well-Being Education
Morgan’s Message: A non-profit for student athletes that amplifies stories, resources, and expertise to confront mental health, builds a community by and for athletes, and provides a platform for advocacy.
https://www.morgansmessage.org
www.nami.org: NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Mental Health is Health: An online resource providing information and tips relating to processing emotions.
Mental Health America (MHA): This site shares signs and symptoms, facts, statistics, and the latest news on mental health.
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): This page covers mental health basics and helps you know what to look for.
Stand for All: An online program offering remote coaching support designed to teach skills and strategies to address common issues like low mood, worry, poor sleep, panic and discomfort around others. Courses are self-paced and can be taken anonymously.
National Institute on Drug Abuse: A project of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this website is written for a teen audience and provides videos and animations as well as science-based activities that support youth in learning more about the way drugs affect the brain and body.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration: A website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that aims to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities by sharing information on finding treatment, evidence-based resources, free programs and helplines.
Wellness & Meditation
Headspace: An app that provides instructional videos and guided meditations to support emotional well-being. This app is free for teens.
InsightTimer: A free meditation app with a diverse array of meditation styles.
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center: An app that offers you guidance and practice in mindfulness meditation.
Self-Guided Tools
BeMe: A mental health app made with teens, for all teens— whether you’re curious, struggling, or doing well. With feel-good content, mood-boosting activities, coping skills, chat-based live coaching, and access to counselors.
The Local Optimist: A mental health resource by Madhappy featuring research-backed toolkits, vulnerable personal essays and interviews, and in-person and virtual events that aims to make conversations about mental health easier and help everyone prioritize their well-being.
Berkeley Greater Good: Science-backed exercises to improve wellbeing and happiness, as well as a suite of resources such as podcasts, videos, and quizzes.
Self-Compassion.org: This website curates Dr. Kristin Neff’s ground-breaking work on self-compassion and includes research, recommended practices, and other resources
Stand for All: An online program offering remote coaching support designed to teach skills and strategies to address common issues like low mood, worry, poor sleep, panic and discomfort around others. Courses are self-paced and can be taken anonymously.
I am – Positive Affirmations: An app that will send individuals tailored daily affirmation reminders as often or as little as they desire.