# @thehiddenopponent on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7S9TdGT2e
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71101728-thehiddenopponent-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-30T21:25:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Hidden Opponent ©️ (@thehiddenopponent) — https://gondola.cc/thehiddenopponent

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A new study published last week in Behavioral Sciences surveyed 78 NCAA Division I, II and III student-athletes and found that nearly 40% of student-athletes reported lifetime suicidal ideation, with 58% of those experiencing it during college. Yet, only 35% had received suicide prevention training during college.

The study also found that student-athletes are most likely to reach out to a teammate for mental health support. The Hidden Opponent’s approach remains steadfast that developing mental health leadership in student-athletes will create a world where all student-athletes are equipped to support themselves and their teammates. 

While Suicide Prevention Month is coming to a close, it’s important to remember that actionable, proactive suicide prevention is a year-round obligation. Suicide prevention education, accessible mental health resources, and a culture of peer support need to be part of the entire athletic experience and ecosystem. 

#athletementalhealth #suicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealth #ncaa

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ncaa, athletementalhealth, mentalhealth, suicidepreventionmonth

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