What mental health resources actually work for student athletes? In this episode of Let's Talk About It, Dr. Laura Jones, an Associate Professor at UNC Asheville and the Mental Health Coordinator for their athletics department explains that the answer lies in not just WHAT athletic departments are doing but HOW. We dive into the crucial role mental health plays in student-athlete performance and the innovative ways her department is shifting the culture around mental health in sports. Laura shares insights on the importance of mental health training for coaches, how mood tracking can benefit both athletes and coaches, and the importance of buy-in. Tune-in to learn what Dr. Jones says is the most important thing for athletic department's looking to support their student-athletes. As unc_asheville recovers from the impact of Hurricane Helene please consider joining me in supporting the University. As of Tuesday morning the University has been without power, running water, and electrici...