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- Survey of 78 NCAA athletes found nearly 40% reported suicidal thoughts.
- 86% of those athletes said the NCAA should require mental-health and suicide-prevention training.
- Only 36% had received any suicide-prevention training while in college.
- Researchers found 47% of athletes turn to teammates and 41% to parents for mental-health support.
- Assistant professors Taylor Rodriguez and Allison Bond said athletes need more suicide-prevention resources and training.
