September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - a time to not only raise awareness of the mental health struggles of many but also to promote hope, understanding, and resources to support individuals and communities in prevention efforts. In this video, Dr. Stephany Coakley details the rising rates of suicide in student-athletes and provides us with guidance and resources for suicide awareness and prevention. For additional information and support, please visit the websites of: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, National Alliance on Mental Illness, or American Association of Suicidology. Most importantly, know and share the number 988, which is a 24/7 free lifeline for individuals in emotional distress. We can all do our part to raise awareness about suicide prevention and work to provide necessary support and resources for those who need assistance. This video is sponsored by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). To learn more about AASP, please visit appliedsportpsych.org, find us on Facebook or LinkedIn, or follow us at @AASPTweets (Twitter) and @AASPofficial (Instagram).
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