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Mental Health

18 resources

Clinical partners, foundations, professional bodies and national programs.

Mindflowthisismindflow.com

Sport psychology platform connecting athletes with licensed mental health professionals through a HIPAA compliant digital environment.

Ideal for Athletes at all levels seeking treatment from vetted, specialised providers licensed in their area.

Visit thisismindflow.com

Foundations and non-profits

Athletes for Hopeathletesforhope.org

Philanthropic engagement, mental health and community connection for athletes.

Ideal for Athletes at all levels seeking purpose beyond performance.

Visit athletesforhope.org
The Hidden Opponentthehiddenopponent.org

Advocacy for athlete mental health, working to reduce stigma.

Ideal for Athletes seeking peer connection and stigma free advocacy.

Visit thehiddenopponent.org
Morgan’s Messagemorgansmessage.org

Peer support and stigma reduction focused on student athlete communities.

Ideal for Student athletes and collegiate athletics programs.

Visit morgansmessage.org
Hilinski’s Hope Foundationhilinskishope.org

Mental health awareness and resource mobilisation for student athletes.

Ideal for College athletes and athletic programs seeking mental health advocacy.

Visit hilinskishope.org
One Love Foundationjoinonelove.org

Ending relationship abuse through prevention education for young people.

Ideal for Youth and college athletics, educators and community leaders learning the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Visit joinonelove.org
Positive Coaching Alliancepositivecoach.org

Creating positive, character building youth sports environments.

Ideal for Youth athletes, coaches, parents and athletic administrators.

Visit positivecoach.org
Center for Healing and Justicecfhj.org

Redesigning youth sports as a vehicle for psychological healing, equity and social justice. Trains coaches and programs in a brain based, trauma informed approach to help athletes regulate stress and build resilience.

Ideal for Youth athletes, coaches and community members.

Visit cfhj.org
Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundationaaadfoundation.org

Community support and resources for athletes coping with anxiety and depression.

Ideal for Athletes at any level experiencing anxiety or depression.

Visit aaadfoundation.org

Professional organizations

Clinical and Counseling Sport Psychology Associationccsportpsy.org

Mental health and sport performance resources.

Ideal for Athletes seeking support and education from licensed, trained mental health sport professionals.

Visit ccsportpsy.org
Association for Applied Sport Psychologyappliedsportpsych.org

Sport psychology resources and a certified mental performance consultant directory.

Ideal for Athletes seeking educational resources and qualified mental performance consultants.

Visit appliedsportpsych.org
SportPsych Works, APA Division 47apadivisions.org

Evidence based sport psychology fact sheets on key athlete mental health topics.

Ideal for Athletes, coaches and clinicians interested in sport psychology research.

Visit apadivisions.org

National resources

NCAA Mental Health Resourcesncaa.org

Educational resources, best practices and guidelines for collegiate athlete mental health.

Ideal for Student athletes, coaches and athletic departments.

Visit ncaa.org
USOPC Mental Health and Performanceusopc.org

Psychological services and mental performance resources for Team USA athletes.

Ideal for Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Visit usopc.org
US Center for Mental Health and Sportmentalhealthandsport.org

Mental health awareness, training and support pathways for sport communities.

Ideal for Athletes, parents, coaches and sports volunteers.

Visit mentalhealthandsport.org
JED Foundation, Student Athletesjedfoundation.org

Mental health guidance for high school and college athletes balancing academics and sport.

Ideal for High school and college athletes navigating academic and athletic pressure.

Visit jedfoundation.org
National Association for Athletes’ Mental Healthnaamh.org

Mental health training, education and advocacy for athletes, coaches and administrators.

Ideal for High school athletes, coaches and administrators.

Visit naamh.org
NAIA Mental Health Resourcesnaia.org

Mental health resources for NAIA student athletes and athletic programs.

Ideal for NAIA student athletes, coaches and athletic departments.

Visit naia.org

Career and Professional Development

8 resources

For the transition out of competition, and the life that follows it.

LAPS, Life After Professional Sportlaps.career

Career platform connecting former elite athletes with employers who want their skills.

Ideal for UK based athletes moving into the workplace.

Visit laps.career
ACT, Athlete Career Transitionact.community

Global community connecting athletes, businesses and sporting organizations.

Ideal for Athletes at all levels seeking career connection and community after sport.

Visit act.community
Tackle What’s Nexttacklewhatsnext.com

Career transition events, resources and community for athletes entering life after sport.

Ideal for Athletes navigating the identity and career shift after competitive sport.

Visit tacklewhatsnext.com
Sidelined USAsidelinedusa.org

Reuniting permanently sidelined athletes with passion and purpose.

Ideal for Athletes whose careers ended unexpectedly through injury or illness.

Visit sidelinedusa.org
Her Next Playhernextplay.com

Developing the next generation of women leaders through sport.

Ideal for Female athletes at high school and collegiate level navigating transition.

Visit hernextplay.com
Athlete365 Career+, IOColympics.com

International Olympic Committee initiative supporting athlete career transition.

Ideal for Olympic level athletes planning for or navigating career transition.

Visit olympics.com
USOPC Professional Developmentusopc.org

Career coaching, Impact Academy, the Next Step business certificate and Career Conversations.

Ideal for Team USA athletes at any stage of their athletic or post athletic career.

Visit usopc.org
Life After Sport, USOPCusopc.org

Career, education, financial wellness and mental health support for Team USA athletes.

Ideal for Current and retiring Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Visit usopc.org

Youth Athletics

5 resources

For the adults around a young athlete: parents, coaches, administrators.

HealthyChildren.org, Mental Health in Teen Athleteshealthychildren.org

American Academy of Pediatrics guidance on the signs of mental health challenges in teen athletes.

Ideal for Parents of young athletes, teen athletes and their coaches.

Visit healthychildren.org
National Alliance for Youth Sportsnays.org

Free mental health training for youth sports administrators and coaches.

Ideal for Youth sports administrators, coaches and parents at community level.

Visit nays.org
Child Mind Institutechildmind.org

Evidence based mental health resources for children and adolescents.

Ideal for Parents of youth athletes, pediatric coaches and school counsellors.

Visit childmind.org
Teen Mental Health First Aidmentalhealthfirstaid.org

Training that teaches adults to support teens experiencing mental health challenges.

Ideal for High school coaches, athletic trainers, parents and youth sports administrators.

Visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org
US Center for SafeSportuscenterforsafesport.org

Congressionally authorized center for abuse prevention and accountability in sport.

Ideal for Athletes, parents and coaches, with a particular focus on minor athlete protection.

Visit uscenterforsafesport.org

Addiction

5 resources

Treatment information, directories and recovery communities.

The Hope Housethehopehouse.com

Addiction treatment information and a treatment facility directory for athletes.

Ideal for Athletes and families navigating substance use and addiction.

Visit thehopehouse.com
Recovery.org, Athletesrecovery.org

Substance misuse information and a rehab directory specifically for athletes.

Ideal for Athletes, coaches and families seeking addiction treatment information.

Visit recovery.org
American Addiction Centers, Athletesamericanaddictioncenters.org

Addiction treatment information and programs for athletes.

Ideal for Athletes and families seeking professional addiction treatment.

Visit americanaddictioncenters.org
SAMHSAsamhsa.gov

Federal agency offering treatment referrals and the national helpline.

Ideal for Anyone seeking substance use treatment information or referrals.

Visit samhsa.gov
In The Rooms, virtual recovery meetingsintherooms.com

Online recovery community with virtual meetings for all major recovery programs.

Ideal for Athletes seeking anonymous recovery support from anywhere.

Visit intherooms.com

Eating Disorders

3 resources

Treatment referrals, warning signs and recovery support.

National Alliance for Eating Disordersallianceforeatingdisorders.com

Treatment referrals, support and a clinician staffed helpline on 1-866-662-1235.

Ideal for Athletes and families seeking eating disorder treatment support.

Visit allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating Disorder Hopeeatingdisorderhope.com

Athlete specific eating disorder information, warning signs and treatment guidance.

Ideal for Athletes, coaches and parents recognizing eating disorder symptoms.

Visit eatingdisorderhope.com
National Eating Disorders Associationnationaleatingdisorders.org

Screening tools, a treatment finder and educational resources. NEDA no longer operates a helpline; for live support use the National Alliance for Eating Disorders above.

Ideal for Athletes and families at any stage of eating disorder awareness or recovery.

Visit nationaleatingdisorders.org

Recommended Reading

12 books

For athletes, coaches, parents and the people who support them through the athletic journey.

  • The Athlete AfterKatie Hargrave

    Identity after sport, and the athlete’s emotional landscape.

  • Thrive After SportsTaj Dshaun

    A practical guide to thriving in the post athletic transition.

  • The TransitionKelli Tennant

    An honest account of life and identity after competitive sport.

  • Life After Sport: Boot Room to BoardroomLeon Lloyd

    Professional athlete to business world, practically.

  • I Am A Retired Athlete... What Now?Janae Whittaker Ali

    Guidance for retired athletes rebuilding identity and purpose.

  • Mindfulness for the Ultimate AthletePrince Daniels Jr.

    Balancing power and peace.

  • Game’s Over, Life’s NotEric Orr

    Written by a former NFL player who founded Athlete Transition Services.

  • The Inner Game of TennisW. Timothy Gallwey

    The foundational text on the psychological game within the game.

  • The Champion’s MindJim Afremow

    Sport psychology for athletes at every level.

  • Mindset: The New Psychology of SuccessCarol Dweck

    Growth mindset principles that apply directly to athletic development.

  • Daring GreatlyBrené Brown

    Vulnerability, shame and courage, and how they meet athletic identity.

  • Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneLori Gottlieb

    Normalises therapy. Powerful for athletes resistant to seeking help.

Podcasts

11 shows

Audio for athletes, coaches and families. Anywhere, any time.

  • Big League Philanthropist

    Athletes using their platform for good, and purpose beyond the game.

  • Life After Sports

    Conversations about identity, career and life beyond competitive sport.

  • We Can Do Hard Things

    Glennon Doyle on honesty, courage and doing difficult things.

  • The Sideline Perspective

    Athlete mental health and life off the field.

  • The Vintage Athlete

    Masters athletes and lifelong athletic identity.

  • The Sports Psych Show

    Practical sport psychology for athletes and coaches.

  • Finding Mastery

    Michael Gervais with elite athletes and performers on mental skills and purpose.

  • AMHF Podcast

    Athletes Mental Health Foundation, in conversation with athletes, coaches and clinicians.

  • Dare to Lead

    Brené Brown on vulnerability, shame and leadership.

  • Hidden Opponent Podcast

    Student athlete mental health, told by athletes who have been there.

  • On Her Turf

    Women athletes on sport, identity, health and what it means to compete.

Articles and Research

8 resources

Evidence behind the work. Peer reviewed research, clinical reviews and governing body guidance.

Anxiety, Depression and Substance Use in Student Athletes, 2025frontiersin.org

Peer reviewed. More than 60 percent of collegiate athletes report anxiety or depression symptoms, and substance use frequently co-occurs.

Ideal for Anyone building the case for athlete mental health provision.

Visit frontiersin.org
Suicide, a Leading Cause of Death Among College Athletessports.yahoo.com

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among NCAA athletes, with urgent calls for proactive mental health strategies.

Ideal for Athletic departments and administrators.

Visit sports.yahoo.com
Why Athletes Continue to Die by Suicidepsychologytoday.com

Examines stigma, fear of losing status and the absence of trusted support systems as ongoing barriers to help seeking.

Ideal for Coaches and support staff who want to understand why athletes do not ask.

Visit psychologytoday.com
Mental Health and Substance Use Are Deeply Connected in Athletespmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Medical review confirming that depression, anxiety and substance use disorders frequently overlap in athletes.

Ideal for Clinicians and program designers.

Visit pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
McLean Hospital, Athletes and Mental Healthmcleanhospital.org

Overview of mental health challenges in athletes, including retirement, identity and body image.

Ideal for A good first read for parents and athletes alike.

Visit mcleanhospital.org
NCAA, Mind, Body and Sportncaa.org

NCAA Sport Science Institute guide with personal stories, symptom recognition and coach and trainer resources.

Ideal for Collegiate coaches, trainers and student athletes.

Visit ncaa.org
American Academy of Pediatrics, Teen Athleteshealthychildren.org

Signs of mental health challenges in teen athletes, with guidance for parents and coaches.

Ideal for Parents and youth coaches.

Visit healthychildren.org
Athlete Mental Health, Peer Support Researchpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Research showing athletes use support when it is accessible, but stigma and role expectations create barriers.

Ideal for Anyone designing a peer support program.

Visit pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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One mission.Five pathways.


No athlete develops alone. Behind every confident athlete is a network of trusted people helping shape the experience.

Each has a unique role.
Each has a unique pathway.

Together they create an environment where young people can thrive, in sport and in life.