athletes deserve mental health resources.
Athlete Mental Health is a Systems Level Issue.
The Athletes Mental Health Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing athletic systems to better support athlete mental health. While we work to change the systems, we want to ensure that athletes are equipped with mental health resources.
athletes need systems that use mental health resources.
Competitive athletics demand a mentality that can be unsustainable for daily living. We all need support. And for athletes, attending to mental health means reaching peak performance. Athletic programs must be set up in a way that support athlete mental health.
Mental health is as important as physical health.
Athletes do not need to leave sport traumatized by coaches, administration, spectators, etc. Coaches are often ill equipped to respond to mental health needs, or they may be the ones inducing harm. We believe in the power of sport - so much - that we believe sport can evolve. We believe systems can make the change.
It costs $0 to Prevent harm to athletes.
This is not a budget issue. It’s a regard for athletes issue.
speak to a therapist
Interact with licensed mental health experts.
This is not therapy, but we are happy to answer quick questions when we can.
‘Sports Shrinks’ Podcast
Tune in for discussions about athletics and mental health.
We will host questions from athletes, parents, coaches, therapists , and, well, anyone! Each episode, we get to the heart of the matter.
discover resources
Discover up-to-date resources related to athlete mental health.
Check out our video resources to watch our conversations with each other at AMHF and with other experts. We want to make it easy for you to find what you’re looking for or to learn something new.
active research
Participate in AMHF-led research projects.
Our research team is leading ongoing projects to best understand the role of mental health integration in athletics.
Free Trainings
Find trainings dedicated to simplifying what seems so complicated.
We are regularly posting trainings to support the roles of coaches, athletes, and parents in tackling the challenges associated with athletics.
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Let us know what you need
We are here to break down the big stuff and help have the important conversations. Get in touch if you have a request.
