Missouri Southern Boosts Athlete Mental Health | Joplin News

Joplin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Missouri Southern just dropped a game-changer for student-athletes: a new mental health powerhouse partnership with the Ozark Center, bringing on-site therapists and performance coaches to help athletes thrive—not just on the field, but in life. Facing homesickness, trauma, and crushing pressure, these young stars now get the tools they need to manage stress and grow holistically. Coaches and leaders are calling it essential—because true success means supporting the whole person. This isn’t just a program; it’s a revolution in how college sports care for its most vulnerable stars. Listen in…