The same grit that makes you an athlete can make it hard to ask for help. It shouldn't. Every week on RepMax we cover wins and losses — this page is for everything in between. Real resources, real people who pick up, and stories from athletes who've been where you are.
Elite athletes are trained to push through. That same instinct can mask warning signs. Here's what thriving looks like, and what to pay attention to.
Not a random list — these are vetted organizations specifically serving student athletes, coaches, and families. Bookmark them. Share them.
Advocacy and resources built BY athletes FOR athletes. Student-run chapters, open conversations, stigma-busting.
HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) — or text HelpLine to 62640 — Monday-Friday 10am-10pm ET.
Emotional health resources, Common App mental health info, campus partnership network for college-bound athletes.
Resources on mental toughness, sportsmanship, and coping with pressure — for youth & HS coaches and parents.
NCAA best-practices, sport-specific guides, and the SSI (Student-Athlete Well-Being) framework.
Founded in memory of Morgan Rodgers. Chapters across hundreds of campuses normalize the conversation.
Athletes, coaches, and parents talking openly about the part of the game that doesn't show up in the box score. Pulled from RepMax and trusted outlets covering mental health in sports.
Via The Athletic — RecruitingPhoto: The Athletic — RecruitingI asked Jalen Brunson about pressure to better understand my own anxiety. Here’s what he said - The Athletic The New York Times
Via Yahoo Sports CFBRyan Day has been busy. The Manchester native attended the NFL draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday before returning to his home city on Friday to host a mental health event for local middle and high school students at the Palace Theatre. The Ohio State University football coach si…
Via The Athletic CFBPatriots’ Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, miss Day 3 of NFL Draft The New York Times
Via LA Daily News HS SportsHow to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis Los Angeles Daily News
For deeper dives, check The Hidden Opponent, Jed Foundation, Morgan's Message, and NCAA mental health resources. Every outlet in our resource directory above links to their article library too.
One phone call. One text. One honest conversation with a teammate or coach. That's all it takes to break the silence. The people on the other end of these lines have helped thousands of athletes — they want to help you too.
