Survey: ADs Struggling to Address Athlete Mental Health

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A joint survey conducted by Mantra Health and The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) revealed college athletic directors are currently lacking the appropriate training and services needed to address the student-athlete mental health crisis effectively. An overwhelming majority (92 percent) of athletic staff reported they don't have but want psychiatric services available in their athletic programs to support students, and 44 percent rated their college's mental health resources as "average."

The 2022 Mantra Health and NAIA Student-Athlete Mental Health Survey had over 50 NAIA members (including 39 athletic directors) participate during May 2022. While many athletic departments recognize the need for more mental health resources, services, and support, there is no clear direction for developing or implementing them effectively. This survey identifies the resources college athletic departments need most and how they can build and deploy mental health best practices.

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