Recent Studies on Mental Health in Student Athletes
This infographic highlights the growing mental health crisis in NCAA women's basketball within the pressures of collegiate athletics. By pairing statistics and images it further illustrates the struggles taking place. The purpose is to further display supporting data that shows suicide rates among athletes.
Mental health challenges among student-athletes go beyond performance pressure, affecting their daily well-being. Sleep issues are the most commonly reported struggle, followed closely by anxiety and burnout. These challenges highlight the physical and mental toll of balancing academics, athletics, and personal expectations. As conversations around mental health grow, especially in women’s basketball, this data reinforces that many athletes are dealing with similar struggles, even if they are not always visible on the surface.
Marley Washenitz playing basketball in highschool while dealing with the stress of recruitment.
Marley Washenitz and her Pitt teammates on their show The Swish Sisters