Athlete Well-being Program
A first-of-its-kind program for all college-level athletes in Ohio.
The rise of sports betting has become an issue that college sports programs need to address.
With the help of the Ohio Casino Control Commission, we are delivering mental health resources exclusively for Ohio- based college athletes.
About the Athlete
Wellbeing Program
In today’s era, college athletes face a range of unique challenges that have an impact on their mental health and well-being. This includes harassment by sports bettors and fans over social media, during competition, or directly in public. Harassment comes in many forms including performance shaming, physical threats, racism, xenophobia, homophobia and more.
With this in mind, college athletes with registered schools now can get free access to one-on-one counselling with a licensed therapist, mental health tools and education. Here is what’s included:
A comprehensive mental health assessment to help you understand your personal mental health status
A formal care plan tailored to your needs, designed by you and your care provider.
1-on-1 Counseling.
Mental Health Resources including educational videos and self-assessment tests.
Counseling appointments are entirely FREE, confidential and can be made conveniently in any space of your choosing online. Connect with a team member in as little as 24 hours.
Request an AppointmentHow Sports Betting Can Influence Athlete Performance and Well-being
Watch NowWatch this short video series on the psychology of gambling, how sports bettors can influence athlete performance, NCAA sports betting rules, and how performance psychology and mental health enhance and protect the well-being of athletes.
Athelete Harassment
by the Numbers
1 in 3 high-profile athletes receives abusive messages from someone with a betting interest.
90% of harassment is generated online or through social media.
In sports with high volumes of betting, 15 - 25% of all abuse surrounding that competition is betting-related.
More than 540 abusive betting-related messages were directed at men's and women's basketball student-athletes, including death threats.
Women's basketball student-athletes received approximately
3x more threats than men's basketball student-athletes.
Student-athletes are not the only group experiencing these threats and abuse. Game officials, administrators and other athletics employees have been harassed related to their respective involement in competitions.
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Screening Test
Screening tests are a great first step towards becoming more aware of how you are doing.
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