Counslr Serves Up Mental Health Support for Student Athletes
NEW YORK, NY, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Counslr , the text-based mental health support mobile app, announced today the launch of several initiatives to address the increasing need nationwide for more accessible mental health resources for young athletes, which was recently highlighted in the NCAA Mental Health Report .
- NEW YORK, NY, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Counslr , the text-based mental health support mobile app, announced today the launch of several initiatives to address the increasing need nationwide for more accessible mental health resources for young athletes, which was recently highlighted in the NCAA Mental Health Report .
- Counslr kicked off its virtual interview series with an episode focused on student-athlete mental health,entitled Counslr Chats: Beyond the Game - An Instant Replay of Student Athlete Mental Health.
- The episode featured a panel of elite high school, college, and former professional athletes who discussed the unique pressures that athletes face, and the associated impact on mental health.
- “We are thrilled to begin working with the Counslr team to provide our underserved student athletes with critical mental health resources,” said Gregory Louis, Director of Programs for New Heights Youth, Inc. “Athletes today face tremendous pressure that previously didn’t exist – on and off the court; by offering Counslr’s text-based support, we enable our athletes to successfully navigate any mental health struggles - big or small - and develop the skills necessary for maintaining mental wellness throughout their lives.”
Additionally, Counslr announced a partnership with Backyard Sports Cares, to raise awareness around the need for athletes to prioritize their mental health alongside their physical health.