
Athletes and Mental Health
Mental health among athletes is on an increase as the stigma continues… Between 10% and 15% of athletes will experience psychological issues severe enough to warrant counseling. Regardless of how physically fit an athlete is, genetics or chemical imbalances may influence the development of mental health. 477 died from suicide between 2003-2013 out of 500,000 student-athletes. Statistics of mental health for athletes is often viewed as in accurate as many are fearful to report