North Carolina Athletics
WholeHealth Sport (WHS) and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)are teaming up to provide coaches and The Team Around the Team with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in Sport.
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MHFA is an evidence-based training that provides adults with tools to notice signs and symptoms in young people who may be developing a mental health challenge or substance use disorder, how to approach the young person, and how to connect to national and community resources, as necessary.
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Why MHFA in Sport?
The #1 protective factor against mental health challenges and suicide in young people is 1 trusted adult - that's you.
We know that almost half of our young people are currently experiencing a mental health challenge, causing severe impairment for 1 in 5 (National Institutes of Health, 2022).
We know that 70% of coaches agree that while they have a role in supporting the mental health of student-athletes, almost 50% report that they lack the confidence to recognize and approach a student-athlete who may be facing one.
With more than 340,000 student athletes competing in North Carolina high schools, coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, and others who interact with student athletes (Team Around the Team)--we have a tremendous opportunity
Mental Health First Aid through WholeHealth Sport equips coaches and the Team Around the Team with tools and skills to:
- Notice signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge
- Approach an athlete with care and compassion
- Connect athletes to national and community resources, as appropriate
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We’d love to tell you more about the initiative and how we can partner as we create cultures of mental wellbeing in sport.
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