The Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability Act of 2023 amends federal public health law to encourage college and university athletic departments to develop programs addressing mental health among student athletes. Colleges can use federal grants to fund mental health services for athletes, including counseling, telehealth options, peer support programs, training for coaches and staff to recognize mental distress, and awareness campaigns to reduce stigma around mental health issues. The bill also requires institutions seeking these grants to provide a letter of support from their athletics department to demonstrate commitment to the initiative. The legislation specifically expands access to mental health resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for student athletes. While the bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, it integrates college athlete mental health into existing federal grant programs under the Public Health Service Act.
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