Athletes

Know The Risk - Even Successful Athletes Can Be At Risk 

Know The Warning Signs - In Yourself And Others

Know How To Intervene - Be Brave And Honest

Poor Performance 

Illness, Fatigue, or Injury

Less Interest In Activities

Decreasing Social Interaction

Change In Personality, Sleeping, Or Eating Habits

Problems With Concentration

Substance Or Alcohol Abuse

Mental Health - Depression, Anxiety, and bipolar disorder issues can lead to suicidal thoughts or actions. 

Physical Injuries - This can prevent student-athletes from participating in their sports which can lead to hopelessness and a loss of identity. 

Performance Pressure - This becomes overwhelming very quickly and can lead a person to have immense stress and anxiety about school and sports. 

Personal Issues - Not everything could be about school and grades.  Having a relationship or financial issues can put a lot of stress on athletes' minds leading them to not perform as well in sports or academics and continue sinking in stress. 

Substance Abuse - Substances increase the risk of suicide and athletes could turn toward them to try and cope with the stress or anxiety that they are feeling. 

Athletes Fail To Ask For Help - Athletes may be afraid to reach out to friends and trusted adults in their life for support. Athletes may not know they can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time 24/7 for immediate help and all calls are confidential.