The Extra Yard – Mental Health Awareness
May 21, 2024
On this episode of The Extra Yard, we sit down with Clark Flatt of the Jason Foundation and Dr. Don Arterburn of Baylor Athletics to discuss mental health awareness. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and Mr. Flatt and Dr. Arterburn talk about preparing coaches to recognize warning signs of mental health struggles in their players and staff, how coaches can help players navigate through mental health struggles, and how to handle crises and emergencies should they arise.
Learn more about the Jason Foundation and the NCAA’s Mental Health Best Practices here: https://jasonfoundation.com/ & https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/5/2/mental-health-best-practices.aspx
Show Notes:
0:47 Episode Introduction
2:20 Clark Flatt – President, Jason Foundation
17:32 Dr. Don Arterburn – Director of Mental Health Services, Baylor Athletics
42:01 Episode Conclusion
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On this episode of The Extra Yard, we sit down with Clark Flatt of the Jason Foundation and Dr. Don Arterburn of Baylor Athletics to discuss mental health awareness. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and Mr. Flatt and Dr. Arterburn talk about preparing coaches to recognize warning signs of mental health struggles in their players and staff, how coaches can help players navigate through mental health struggles, and how to handle crises and emergencies should they arise.
Learn more about the Jason Foundation and the NCAA’s Mental Health Best Practices here: https://jasonfoundation.com/ & https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/5/2/mental-health-best-practices.aspx
Show Notes:
0:47 Episode Introduction
2:20 Clark Flatt – President, Jason Foundation
17:32 Dr. Don Arterburn – Director of Mental Health Services, Baylor Athletics
42:01 Episode Conclusion
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
