On this episode, Nate connects with Dr. Yvette Rooks and Nathan Blanken to discuss the important topic of mental health & wellness. Dr. Rooks currently serves as the Head Team Physician and Assistant Director in the University Health Center. Nathan Blanken currently serves as the President of Active Minds Student Advisory Committee at University of Maryland. Both parties were able to give a lot of insight regarding mental health and the importance of awareness in the student athlete community.

University of Maryland Resources:

UMD Crisis counseling:

UMD Help Center:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Crisis Text Line:

Active Minds Info:

Website: https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/active-minds

IG: @active_minds_at_maryland

Twitter:  @ACTIVEMINDSUMD

UMD Health Center, Wellness & Advocacy: https://health.umd.edu/wellness-advocacy

NCAA Shared Resources:

Substance Abuse & Mental Services

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health services administran Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human caused disasters.

800-985-5990 or text Talkwithus to 66746

Students of Color

For students of color, The Steve Fund and Crisis Text Line provide 24/7 free confidential support for mental health and well-being.

Text STEVE to 741741

LGBTQ+

For the LGBTQ+ copmmunity, the Trevor Project provides 24/7 counseling for crisis intervention and suicide prevention

Call 866-488-7386, text START to 678678

Suicide Prevention

The National Suicide Preventoion Lifeline provides 24/7. free and confidential support for individuals in distress.

Call 800-273-8255

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