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Teams. Schools. communities.

Building healthier sport environments where every athlete can thrive.

USC-MHS equips athletes, coaches, schools, and sport organizations with evidence-based training, resources, and partnerships that strengthen mental wellness across sport.

Mental Health 
is Part of 
the Game.

The Reality

Sport shapes 
mental wellness.

Every practice, sideline conversation, locker room, and season shapes how athletes understand pressure, support, and help-seeking.

When mental health is prioritized in sport, athletes perform better, recover stronger, and grow into healthier leaders for life. 
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1 IN 7

Youth

experience a mental health challenge each year.

Coaches

Are Often

the first line of support in an athlete's world.

Culture

Determines

whether athletes feel safe to speak up and get help.
Our Response

How We're Changing Sport

USC-MHS equips sport communities with evidence-based education, research, support pathways, and national partnerships that create healthier environments for athletes and those who support them.
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Training
Equip coaches, administrators, athletes, and organizations with practical mental health education.
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Research
Advance mental health knowledge through collaboration and evidence-based research.
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Resources
Connect sport communities with practical tools and pathways to additional support.
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Partnerships
Collaborate nationally to build healthier sport environments across every level of competition. 
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Featured Initiative

ACT! Certification 

A practical, evidence-informed training that empowers sports leaders to recognize, respond to, and support mental health in sport. 
Learn About ACT! →
2 Hour Certification 
Built for everyone (coaches, athletes, parents...)
Actionable tools you can use right away
Trusted by organizations nationwide
Trusted by Organizations

Across Youth, Collegiate, and Professional Sport. 

USC-MHS works with leading organizations across the sports landscape and beyond.
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Sport and Beyond

Who We Serve.

While our work began in sport, the principles that create mentally healthy teams also strengthen schools, universities, faith communities, and other organizations committed to supporting the whole person.
Sport is our foundation and where our work began. We partner with organizations across every level of athletics to create environments where mental health is recognized, supported, and woven into the culture of teams.

WHO WE WORK WITH:
Athletes · Coaches · Parents · Officials · Athletic Trainers · 
Athletic Directors · Sport Organizations · National Governing Bodies
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The same principles that create mentally healthy teams also strengthen schools and universities. We help educators and student leaders foster belonging, resilience, and cultures where students can succeed both academically and personally. 

WHO WE PARTNER WITH:
K-12 Schools · Universities · Faculty · Student Affairs · 
Campus Recreation · Student Leaders
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Healthy communities care for both spiritual and mental wellbeing. We partner with churches and ministries to equip leaders with practical mental health education while supporting the unique role faith communities play in our society. 

WHO WE PARTNER WITH:
Churches · Ministries · Religious Leaders · 
Youth Leaders · Volunteers
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Mental health belongs everywhere people gather. The principles behind mentally healthy sport communities extend far beyond athletes. We collaborate with organizations committed to building stronger cultures, healthier teams, and more connected communities.

EXAMPLES:
Nonprofits · Community Organizations · Leadership Teams · 
Conferences · Businesses · Civic Organizations
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Latest Resources & articles

Stay informed.
Stay inspired.

Explore articles, tools, and guides rooted in research and real-world experience. 
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The
Learning
Center

Together we can build a healthier future for sport.

Your support helps us train leaders, empower teams, and transform the culture of communities. 
Upcoming Events.

Join us at an event.

Trainings and speaking engagements bring mental health to the forefront of sport.
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Voices from sport.

Healthier minds.
Stronger teams.

The stories behind healthier teams are still being written. Join us on Instagram for real conversations, practical insights, and moments from sport communities across the country.
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