UGA Mental Health and Performance offers confidential services to student-athletes in the athletics department. Consistent with state law, counselors will not speak with anyone about your treatment, without your written consent. (Exceptions pertaining to your safety and the safety of others do exist).
Assistant Director of Mental Health and Performance- Clinical Director cwarren@sports.uga.edu
Dr. Alex Allen, MD
consulting psychiatrist
Dr. Issa Bagayogo, MD, PhD
consulting psychiatrist
Jaylon Bruner-Van M.S.
MH&P Psychology Practicum Student
Craig Hicks
Social Work Practicum Student
Brittany Jackson M.S.
MH&P Psychology Practicum Student
Raven Johnson M.S.
MH&P Psychology Practicum Student
ABOUT UGA MENTAL HEALTH
Mission Statement:
The University of Georgia Mental Health and Performance (MH&P) department is dedicated to providing UGA student- athletes with comprehensive psychological services and mental skills training. We aim to be an industry leader in student- athlete mental health by integrating clinical services, sport performance enhancement, and team culture building. By providing mental health education and support to the UGA athletics community, we work to foster a “culture of caring” emphasizing diversity, inclusion, advocacy, and ethical practice. We believe student- athletes are more than their sport and value all aspects of identity development in supporting the overall wellness of each student athlete, both in and out of their sport.
Mental Health and Performance Department Values:
Respect
Dedication
Authenticity
Caring
Community
Adaptability
Taking the first step towards improving your mental health and performance can be daunting, by reaching out you have already shown tremendous courage. UGA Mental Health and Performance strives to ensure that all UGA student-athletes have easy and equitable access to the highest quality mental health and performance services. We work to reduce barriers, normalize access to care, and ensure that all student-athletes feel understood and welcomed into the therapy space. Student-athletes can access services through a variety of ways:
Talking with your athletic trainer, coach, academic advisor or other support staff
Visiting our office, located on the 4th floor of Stegman Coliseum, immediately after exiting the elevator, or entering from the stairs.
If you, or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, hurting yourself, or harming others please call 988, 911 or the MH&P clinic cellphone 706-224-7941.
Mental health and performance helps student-athletes in two primary ways:
Mental Health & Well-Being
Sport Performance Enhancement
Services provided are:
Individual sessions
Substance use concerns treatment team
Psychiatry services
Nutritional wellness treatment team
Team sessions
Crisis response, 24/7 coverage
Your overall wellbeing as a person significantly impacts your ability to perform as an athlete. Life off the field inevitably impacts performance on the field and the successes and obstacles you face on the field inevitably impact your happiness off the field. Learning how to balance these are key to reaching your optimum performance AND feeling happy and satisfied with your life!
Typical stressors common to all students (not just student-athletes)
