The Extra Yard | Mental Health Awareness

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

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 staffs, 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