North Carolina lawmakers and mental health advocates are pushing for the "Coaches Care Act," a bill that would require youth mental health first aid training for middle and high school coaches across the state. This comes after the North Carolina High School Athletic Association voted unanimously to require high school coaching to complete mental health training every three years. The training is designed to help coaches recognize signs of mental health distress and substance abuse. The legislation would expand training requirements beyond high school sports to include middle school coaches and adults working in youth sports programs.