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The NCAA provides resources to help college athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and campus partners better understand how to address mental health concerns. The NCAA has partnered with leading organizations to develop best practices and training modules for coaches and administrators in support of student-athlete mental well-being.

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How the NCAA is prioritizing mental health

WebThe NCAA continued its commitment to advancing mental health for its more than 520,000 student-athletes in the 2023-24 academic year. Check out a few ways the …

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New NCAA Mental Health Best Practices approved for all schools …

WebSecond edition includes emerging information on timely topics, marginalized communities. The NCAA Board of Governors approved an updated version of the Mental …

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NCAA Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Study

WebThe NCAA Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Study is a national study of college student-athletes conducted in 2022-23 in collaboration with campus faculty …

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Mental and Physical Health

WebThe NCAA and its Sport Science Institute support member schools in their effort to make mental and physical health care accessible for all student-athletes, as well …

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Student-athletes, coach reflect on mental health challenges

WebAs the school year comes to a close during Mental Health Awareness Month, college athletes and coaches are reflecting on the challenges they have faced …

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College sports not immune to mental health challenges

WebThe survey, which was released in May 2022, examined the experiences of 9,808 college athletes. Respondents reported elevated rates of mental exhaustion and …

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An introduction to Mind, Body and Sport

WebAn introduction to Mind, Body and Sport. The NCAA's chief medical officer weighs in on the Sport Science Institute's new guide to student-athlete mental health. By …

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Mental health issues remain on minds of student-athletes

WebThe data indicated rates of mental exhaustion, anxiety and depression have seen little change since fall 2020 and remain 1.5 to two times higher than identified …

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Education and Policy

WebEach of the NCAA’s three divisions have made a constitutional commitment to developing and sharing guidance, rules and policies based on the consensus of the …

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Mind, Body and Sport: The psychiatrist perspective

WebMind, Body and Sport: The psychiatrist perspective. An excerpt from the Sport Science Institute’s guide to understanding and supporting student-athlete mental …

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NCAA Student-Athlete Well-Being Study

WebThe NCAA Student-Athlete Well-Being Study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes during …

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Pandemic continues to impact student-athlete mental health

WebIn most instances, the rates of reported mental health concerns experienced within the last month were 1.5 to two times higher than have been historically reported by …

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Mind, Body and Sport: How being injured affects mental health

WebFor some student-athletes, the psychological response to injury can trigger or unmask serious mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, disordered eating, …

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Sport-Related Illness and Injury

WebSince its founding, the NCAA has been dedicated to supporting member schools in their efforts to protect student-athletes from sport-related injury. Through playing

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Mind, Body and Sport: Eating disorders

WebMind, Body and Sport: Eating disorders. An excerpt from the Sport Science Institute’s guide to understanding and supporting student-athlete mental wellness. …

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Mind, Body and Sport: Substance use and abuse

WebMind, Body and Sport: Substance use and abuse. An excerpt from the Sport Science Institute’s guide to understanding and supporting student-athlete mental …

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1-game suspension proposed for physical abuse, threats against …

WebStory Links. The NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee recommended a one-game suspension be added to the ejection of players, coaches or bench personnel …

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Lynda Tealer named NCAA senior VP of championships; Anthony …

WebStory Links. The NCAA on Tuesday announced Lynda Tealer as its new senior vice president of championships. Tealer is currently a deputy athletics director at Florida …

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Technology rules approved in football

WebMedia Center 4/19/2024 12:01:00 PM Greg Johnson. Technology rules approved in football Automatic timeouts to occur in the last 2 minutes of the 2nd and 4th quarters

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Expanded video replay review proposed for men’s basketball

WebMedia Center 5/2/2024 3:25:00 PM Greg Johnson. Expanded video replay review proposed for men’s basketball Officials would have ability to judge whether a …

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