Statistics from a study held by the NCAA in both
2021 and 2022.
Student-athletes responded about the top factors that negatively impact their mental health: 44% being academic worries, 37% towards planing for the future, and 26% having to do with financial concerns.
(Johnson, 2022)
30% of surveryed athletes felt extremely overwhelmed, with nearly 25% feeling mentally exhausted,
(Lindberg, 2021)
52% of individuals apart of women's sports teams and 54% of individuals involved with men's sports teams, reported that they don't feel comfortable seeking help and/or support from a mental health provider.
(Johnson, 2022)
Click above to find results from 64 NIU student-athlete participants on their view of the mental health related questions asked on an anonymous survey.