Between practices, classes, games, and everything else life throws at you, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to handle it all without missing a beat. The pressure can build, and it doesn’t always show up in obvious ways.Take Actionfor Student Athlete Suicide PreventionTake Actionfor Student Athlete Suicide Prevention
These changes — in yourself or a teammate — could be signs that something deeper is going on. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, you don’t have to wait for things to get worse. Reach out for support. Talking about mental health can feel awkward or heavy. But checking in with yourself and your teammates is one of the most powerful things you can do. You don’t need to have all the answers or be an expert. Call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org — it’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. How you and your team can show up — for yourself and each otherHow you and your team can show up — for yourself and each otherFunded by counties through the voter-approved Mental Health Services Act (Prop. 63).Struggling might look like:• Changes in sleeping or eating• Skipping practice or school• Not keeping up with hygiene• Pulling away from others• Saying things like “I don’t want to be here”• Giving away meaningful belongings• Taking bigger risks, like with drugs and alcoholVisit TakeAction4MH.com to find other ways to check in, learn more, and get support for your mental health and the mental health of people you care about.