Parents

Make Sports Fun Again - Figure Out The Line Between Support And Pressure

Check-in With Your Child

Don't Be Afraid To Find A Mental Health Professional

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 students 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 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.