We are all the 6th player

After a long game, legs get tired and you need somebody else to carry the weight. The same goes for mental health. Everybody needs relief sometimes, somebody willing to step in instead of leaving them to carry it alone.

That’s not weakness. That’s the game.

So when things get heavy, that’s exactly when we need to check in. Because the community that lifts one another up is the community we want to live and play in.

Online hate negatively impacts the game and our communities.

87% of women in sports have experienced online harm in the last year
59% of U.S. teens have experienced some type of cyberbullying
64% of adults (under 30) have experienced some form of online harassment
52% of American adults have experienced harassment on social media

Mental Health Toolkit

Explore a collection of trusted resources designed to enhance and promote online safety. This toolkit includes guidance on reporting cyberbullying, the removal of explicit content involving minors, creating balanced family media plans, and media's impact on mental health.

HHS x NAMI Mental
Health Playbook (opens in a new tab)
Strategies for managing social media, setting boundaries, and protecting your mental health in the digital age.
Report
Cyberbullying (opens in a new tab)
A step-by-step guide to documenting and reporting cyberbullying to platforms, law enforcement, and schools.
Take It
Down (opens in a new tab)
A secure, anonymous way to report and remove explicit images or videos of minors from the internet.
Create a
Family Media Plan (opens in a new tab)
Customizable tools to help families set healthy media habits and priorities that work for them.

Other Resources

Discover even more resources to help combat online negativity and promote online safety.

PERIL | School of Public Affairs (opens in a new tab)
PERIL uses evidence-based tools to prevent radicalization and build community resilience before extremism takes hold.
PERIL Resources (opens in a new tab)
Find community tools to help recognize and reject online propaganda.