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September is Suicide Prevention Month.💚 Prairie View A&M football player, James Owens, wants to share his story of suicidality to let athletes know that reaching out can save a life. Just this past summer, James hit a performance slump that led him to struggle with his mental health during preseason football camp. He overanalyzed his performance, watching film over and over again throughout the night. He felt like he was letting his teammates down, and couldn’t sleep for days on end. James struggled with thoughts of suicide, but he bravely decided to confide in his coach, which changed his path. James’s coaches got him the emergency help that he needed, and James says he’s still here today because of them. Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, or don’t know what to do next, talking to someone can be the first step toward getting the support you need. You can reach free, confidential, 24/7 support by texting or calling the Suicide and Crisis Lifelin...

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