LOS
ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los
Angeles Rams safety and team captain Jordan
Fuller is joining forces with RADical Hope to support
student-athlete mental health. RADical Hope partners with colleges,
professional sports teams and community organizations across the
country to strengthen connections and build resilience in the lives
of young adults. The organization fully funds the program for every
partner to ensure equal access to essential life skills and
resources.
Fuller was an Academic All American at The Ohio State University and was selected by the Los
Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. His alliance
with RADical Hope will include campus forums and outreach to
student-athletes, providing them with skills, tools and resources
to build resilience. A recent National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) survey found that student-athletes continue
to report elevated levels of mental health concerns, with increased
rates of mental exhaustion, anxiety and depression. Recognizing the
urgency of this issue, Fuller will draw from his own experiences to
engage young adults.
"Athletes can be reluctant to share vulnerabilities with their
peers, but not one of us is made of iron," said Fuller. "We need to
spotlight the importance of making mental health as much of a
priority as physical health. Just knowing how to build your own
toolkit to manage time, stress and relationships can be a game
changer."
"Jordan's leadership on these issues began during his days on
The Ohio State campus. Student-athletes
face unique challenges and they need to hear from people who have
walked in their shoes," said RADical Hope CEO, Liz Feld. "Our mission is to empower young
adults with skills to build resilience so they're equipped to cope
before they reach a crisis point. Jordan's commitment to
this cause will be invaluable to our effort."
RADical Hope's signature program, RADical Health, was developed
by behavioral health specialists, psychologists, academic leaders,
administrators and students from across the country. The four-week
program was developed and piloted with New
York University in the fall of 2020 and then scaled
nationally. It is peer-led under the direction of trained guides
and explores topics including self-care, stress management, active
listening, emotional regulation and informed decision-making.
Program material has been customized to address the experiences of
student-athletes. The National Football League and several of its
teams have provided organizational and financial support to further
the RADical Hope mission.
RADical Hope
RADical Hope is committed to improving
the lives and futures of young adults by strengthening connections
and building resilience. The non-profit organization is addressing
the youth mental health crisis by developing, funding and scaling
evidence-based programs that focus on 5 core pillars: connectivity,
engagement, emotional Intelligence, empowerment and sustainability.
Learn more at www.radicalhopefoundation.org.
Media Contact:
Georgia Suter
georgia.suter@radicalhopefoundation.org
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