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We’re talking #MentalHealth and #Sports: How to help student athletes.

Join @Rebelsportpsych @latbbolch @jaclyncosgrove and @dcoleslo in our @TwitterSpaces event at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
Warning: Our conversation could touch on self-harm, suicide and other triggering mental health topics.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
.@latbbolch was covering UCLA when he realized he hadn’t from player Thomas Cole for a while.

Cole eventually posted about his mental health struggles.

That led to this story:
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@latbbolch .@dcoleslo, parents of Thomas Cole, talk about their son sharing his mental health struggles.

His mom said people are amazed at his vulnerability.

Listen now: twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
@latbbolch @dcoleslo .@dcoleslo said Thomas’s story has helped other families have open conversations about mental health with their children.

Here is a guide on how to your kids about mental health: latimes.com/california/sto…

Listen now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
@latbbolch @dcoleslo .@Rebelsportpsych explains while there is still a stigma attached to mental health, more and more people are talking more openly about it.

Listen now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
.@latbbolch says he is covering more stories about student athletes coming forward about their mental health. He explained more access to help has really helped more student athletes come forward.

Join the event now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
.@dcoleslo explain how Thomas faced a lot of hurdles when he asked for help – externally and internally.

Thomas’ mother explained her son’s anxiety was seemingly punished for it.

Listen now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
.@Rebelsportpsych explains that some of the biggest hurdles student athlete face is scheduling. There may be conflicts between practice and mental health appointments.

Listen now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
@Rebelsportpsych .@dcoleslo say mental health is not linear.

“19 years of damage can’t be undone in 6 months of therapy,” Thomas’s father said.

“It’s a long journey,” Thomas’ mother said.

Join us at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
If you or someone you know needs help, please call 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
.@Rebelsportpsych explains there is a mental health crisis in the country and counseling services are overwhelmed. She adds that we need to support student athletes to seek help.

latimes.com/california/sto…

Listen now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
.@dcoleslo says there isn’t enough education for parents on how to help their student athletes. He says at the end of day, it’s a game.

Here’s how to talk to your kids about mental health: latimes.com/california/sto…

Join the conversation at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
@dcoleslo .@dcoleslo say they all go to family therapy together and they see their own therapists as they go through this together.

Listen now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
If you need to get mental health help, but don’t know where to start – we have a beginner’s guide to therapy.

Check it out at latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…

Listen in at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
We are answering your questions about mental health and sports.

Join us now at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
Looking for resources to get help for your mental health?

Here is a beginner’s guide: latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…
What would you say to a student athlete who is struggling with their mental health?

"You're not alone," @Rebelsportpsych

"Tell someone," @dcoleslo

Listen to the conversation at twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…

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