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Episode 5 - World Mental Health Day

In this episode of "Cloud 9," I focus on student-athlete mental health for World Mental Health Day. Drawing from my experience as a collegiate athlete, I emphasize that outward appearances of success don't always reflect internal struggles. I also highlight key research findings, such as a 2025 NCAA survey that revealed significant percentages of both male and female athletes feeling overwhelmed and struggling with mental health due to performance pressure and academic worries. Notably, many athletes feel uncomfortable discussing mental health with their coaches, which underscores the need…

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