Student-athletes are at high risk of experiencing mental health challenges. We all have a role to play in assuring that the mental side of performance stands on equal footing with the physical game. Whether through physical injury, unmet expectations, performance struggles, or team discord, they are vulnerable. This symposium offers the opportunity to hear from a variety of experts who are committed to collaborative care that prioritizes psychological safety and athletic outcomes.

The mental side of performance can and must stand on equal footing with the physical game.