Breaking the Silence on Athlete Mental Health

Okay, so let’s talk about something we do not talk about enough. College athletes

and mental health. People see the jerseys, the wins, the hype, the highlight reels,

and think it is this glamorous life. But behind all that energy, a lot of student

athletes are struggling in silence. What most people do not realize is that college athletes

experience anxiety, depression, and burnout at the same or even higher rates than other

students. But here is the catch. They are less likely to ask for help.

Not because they do not need it, but because the culture in sports still tells them

that struggling means weakness. Think about it. You are supposed to be strong,