Mental Health Statistics | Mental Resilience

A batting average of .300 is good; aka 3 hits out of 10 at bats is proficient
Over 30% of D1 players are clinically depressed
- Softball overall is ranked #2 of NCAA Division 1 teams in clinical depression
- Most studies show about 1 in 3 athletes suffer from a mental health condition
35% of elite athletes suffer from disorder eating, burnout, depression, or anxiety
- Only 10% of all college athletes with known mental conditions seek professional help
NCAA college athletes have reported:
- 44.5% not receiving mental health education as a college athlete
- 33.2% occurrence of depressive issues
- Suicide’s the #2 leading cause of death among college students
  - 3rd leading cause for collegiate athletes
Student athletes are 2-3 times more likely to develop depression symptoms compared to non-athletes in college
- Female student-athletes have a 3.28 times greater likelihood of developing clinical depression than males
A 2019 survey reported that 30% of college student athletes experienced a need for professional help with their mental health in the previous 12 months
Over 30% of college athletes experience decreased quality of sleep during their competitive season
Approximately 24% - 43% of college athletes have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression

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