The focus is on mental health awareness during May, also known as Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. LaKeitha Poole, associate athletic director for sports psychology and counseling at LSU, discusses the challenges faced by student-athletes, who often face unique mental health challenges such as adjustment to college life, depression, anxiety, and injury. A study conducted by the NCAA revealed that over 23,000 student athletes' mental health symptoms generally improved since 2020 but remained at relatively high levels. Poole's team provides individual counseling and therapy for student-achievers and keeps coaches and staff members educated about mental health and wellness. For non-athlete athletes, LSU provides services through the Student Health Center.