Seattle Seahawks defensive end Marcus Smith (97) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Six of the biggest professional sports unions in the country are teaming up in May to bring attention to Mental Health Awareness Month.
The NFL Players Association, National Basketball Players Association, National Hockey League Players Association, MLB Players Association, MLS Players Association and Women’s National Basketball Players Association will work together to raise awareness about the cause and invest resources to improve mental health for the pro athlete community.
This is the first time the sports organizations have come together to promote mental health.
“‘MentalHealthisMAYnstream’ will advance the national and global conversation around mental health and wellness and relate it to the experiences of athletes at every level of competition,” a joint statement from the organizations said.
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2023-05-01 17:48:40
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