Thank You!

Thank you for signing up for Athlete Mental Health Week (AMHW) 2025! We are grateful for your advocacy as we bring awareness to athlete mental health.

2025 Athlete Mental Health Week: Post-Event Recap

Athletes for Hope, in collaboration with the Hilinski’s Hope Foundation, the Kevin Love Fund, and the Sarah Shulze Foundation, successfully hosted the second annual Athlete Mental Health Week (AMHW) in 2025. This initiative aimed to amplify the voices of athletes at all levels and provide them with critical mental health resources through collective action, storytelling, and advocacy.

Overview and Participation

This year’s AMHW saw an overwhelming response from athletes, organizations, and mental health professionals. With the support of the Athlete Mental Health Alliance (AMHA), which now includes over 250 partners, we expanded our outreach and impact.

• Total Participants: 295 signups (a 52% increase from 2024) representing athletes, coaches, parents, and clinicians from 20+ states and 10+ countries.
• Social Media Reach: Over 20,000+ impressions across platforms, with the hashtag #AthleteMentalHealthWeek trending in key sports communities.
• Workshops & Webinars: 25 virtual and in-person events featuring 45 expert speakers, licensed mental health professionals, and athlete advocates.
• Resource Distribution: Collaborated with 20+ organizations to create the AMHW 2025 Resource Hub, featuring materials across the week´s eight subthemes: suicide prevention, sleep, substance use, social justice, stress & trauma, social/spiritual support, and social media. At college campuses existing mental health toolkits, coping strategy guides, and crisis resource lists were distributed throughout the week.

Key Highlights

• Athlete Spotlights & Testimonials: Powerful personal stories from athletes highlighted their mental health challenges and recovery journeys.
• Panel Discussions & Live Conversations: 17 panels were hosted with 45 panelists from 18 organizations, fostering meaningful conversations on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in sports.
• Partnerships & Collaboration: Several new organizations joined our alliance, strengthening the network of support available to athletes.
• University & Team Engagement: High school and collegiate teams hosted mental health awareness panels, team-wide check-ins, and peer support initiatives.

Key Themes and Insights

• Breaking the Stigma: Participants emphasized the need to normalize conversations about mental health in sports, with athletes sharing struggles in balancing sports, academics, and personal life.
• Resource Accessibility: Coaches and educators stressed the importance of providing accessible resources, including handouts, webinars, and workshops.
• Holistic Support: Mental health professionals advocated for integrating mental health support with physical training and performance.
• Youth Engagement: High school athletes and coaches demonstrated the power of youth-led initiatives in promoting mental health awareness among peers.

Looking Ahead

With the continued success of AMHW, we are committed to:

• AFH Summit
• Expanding our athlete mental health resource offerings.
• Strengthening partnerships with mental health organizations.
• Encouraging year-round engagement and support beyond just one week.
• Hosting regional in-person events to deepen community connections.

Thank You

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the athletes, organizations, and mental health advocates who participated in this year’s Athlete Mental Health Week. Your support and dedication are crucial in changing the conversation around mental health in sports.

For more information or to get involved in Athlete Mental Health Week 2026, please reach out to manglero@athletesforhope.org or follow us on social media.

Relive AMHW!

If you missed this year’s event, you can catch all the sessions on our YouTube channel! Thank you for being part of Athlete Mental Health Week 2025!

Watch AMHW Sessions Here!