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MENTAL HEALTH AS AN INJURY: RETHINKING INSTITUTIONAL LIABILITY IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Suicide has been reported as the second leading cause of death among young adults. For collegiate athletes specifically, suicide rates doubled between 2002 and 2022. Despite growing mental health concerns, most Division I athletic departments still lack adequate mechanisms to address the needs of student-athletes. Although the NCAA has taken steps to prioritize student-athlete well-being, gaps remain between existing initiatives and reported needs.

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