Representatives from all 14 Big Ten schools are coming together to provide mental health resources for their student-athletes.
The conference announced Monday that it has formed the Big Ten Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet, consisting of two representatives from each school who will work together to promote optimal mental health for student-athletes, establish interdisciplinary mental health programs for student-athletes throughout the conference and provide counsel, advice and expertise on mental health issues.
The Big Ten also announced Monday that it will provide free and unlimited access to Calm, an app that provides assistance for sleep and meditation, to all Big Ten student-athletes, coaches and staff members.