<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4128Zx_0wLkEdw500" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4128Zx_0wLkEdw500" width="1320" height="743" >(TNND) — A new four-episode YouTube series has the mission of showing young people that it's OK to talk about their mental health.The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization focused on mental health for teens and young adults, and the athlete storytelling brand UNINTERRUPTED have teamed up for the video series "INVISIBLE GAME."The first episode, featuring former NBA player Jason Richardson and his son Jase, a Michigan State University basketball player, dropped Oct. 10.The next episode featured rapper Percy “Master P” Miller and his son, Mercy, a University of Houston basketball player.The third episode, released Thursday, features Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and former collegiate football player and strength trainer Travelle Gaines.The final episode is coming on Oct. 31 and will feature former NBA player Iman Shumpert and gymnast Frederick Richard, a medalist at this summer’s Olympics in Paris.<div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BZshh_6v030?si=J8iAGNMFukwO-YZ2" frameborder="0" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div>Richard said there’s a growing respect for people to be honest about their struggles.“To overcome that is what makes someone strong and impressive,” Richard said.He said he’s taken a proactive approach to his mental health, seeking ways to get better at his sport but also be a better person.Richard said he hopes his openness will inspire others to take care of their own mental well-being."We all know no one's life is perfect," he said. "We know strength doesn't mean sucking it up."Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, JED’s chief medical officer, said this unscripted YouTube series “features intergenerational conversations between top athletes about mental health, about their lives, about staying on top of their game.”Episodes dive into the personal stories and mental health challenges of the participants.“And it really offers viewers a chance to see that even people who are at that level, at the top of their game have struggles and need to reach out for help,” she said.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for young people 12 to 24 in the U.S., Erickson-Schroth said.Suicide rates for Black youth have been increasing faster than any other racial or ethnic group. Almost half of Black high school students report experiencing racism in school, and teens that face racial discrimination are more likely to have mental health challenges or suicidal thoughts, she said.“Young Black men really face systemic barriers that reduce the likelihood that they're going to reach out for help when they need it,” Erickson-Schroth said. “So, this is designed to reach young Black men. Although we know that other groups will also be interested in watching and will gain something from watching it.”Erickson-Schroth said they’re hoping to “normalize the conversation about mental health” and show young people that there are people who care and can help, whether it’s a parent, friend, teammate, coach or mental health professional.Those in need of support are recommended to call or text the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988.</div></body>

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YouTube series features conversations about mental health with top athletes

(TNND) — A new four-episode YouTube series has the mission of showing young people that it's OK to talk about their mental health. The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization focused on mental health for teens and young adults, and the athlete storytelling brand UNINTERRUPTED have teamed up for the video series \"INVISIBLE GAME.\"

(TNND) — A new four-episode YouTube series has the mission of showing young people that it's OK to talk about their mental health. The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization focused on mental health for teens and young adults, and the athlete storytelling brand UNINTERRUPTED have teamed up for the video series "INVISIBLE GAME."