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NFL Boosts Player Mental Health Support
27 Aug
Summary
- New network offers unlimited mental health outpatient visits.
- Coverage is fully funded by the NFL and players union.
- Providers are specially vetted for player and family needs.
A new Behavioral Health Network is set to launch on September 1, expanding mental health support for NFL players and their dependents. This joint initiative by the NFL and NFL Players Association aims to make mental health care more accessible and affordable.
Players and their families will have access to unlimited outpatient mental health visits, with all costs covered by the league and union. This eliminates previous co-insurance requirements and out-of-pocket expenses that limited care under prior plans.
The network features providers meticulously selected by both the NFL and NFLPA. These professionals are chosen for their specialized experience and training in working with players and their families, ensuring tailored and effective support.
This expansion follows increased efforts in recent years to address player mental well-being, particularly after tragic events. The NFL owners recently mandated a full-time mental health clinician at each team facility, alongside improved health care plan coverage for mental health services.
