The following guide is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose or give medical advice.
Student athletes face a unique college experience, juggling their time between school life, social life, and athletic life. The time constraints and physical demands can become overwhelming, leading to problems with mental health. Staying mentally healthy as well as physically healthy can improve performance both in the classroom and on the field. Recent NCAA studies have indicated that while student athletes are at a greater risk than their non-athlete counter parts to experience mental health problems, they are less likely to seek out professional help. Additionally, an injury can adversely affect the mental mindset of athletes. "Overtraining syndrome" can lead to feelings of depression, with symptoms including a decrease in performance, anxiety, muscle soreness, decreased concentration, fatigue and depression; this syndrome can lead to a significant risk of serious injury.
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Student athletes face a unique college experience, juggling their time between school life, social life, and athletic life. The time constraints and physical demands can become overwhelming, leading to problems with mental health. Staying mentally healthy as well as physically healthy can improve performance both in the classroom and on the field. Recent NCAA studies have indicated that while student athletes are at a greater risk than their non-athlete counter parts to experience mental health problems, they are less likely to seek out professional help. Additionally, an injury can adversely affect the mental mindset of athletes. "Overtraining syndrome" can lead to feelings of depression, with symptoms including a decrease in performance, anxiety, muscle soreness, decreased concentration, fatigue and depression; this syndrome can lead to a significant risk of serious injury.
Signs that Athletes may be Experiencing Mental Health Decline
What Can Athletes do?
( NCAA, Believe Perform)
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You may want to get help for any mental health issue if it lasts for a long period of time or begins to interfere with your ability to function, such as eat, study, and have fun. TU has counselors who would love to help you with your mental health.
This site provides information about and contact information for TU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
If you are having a mental health crisis, the following sites provide help:
Call or text 988 - Oklahoma's statewide mental health lifeline