As fall sports ramp up, more student athletes are finding themselves sidelined with injuries that take both a physical and mental toll. From Tam’s athletic trainer Payton Russom to volleyball standout Avery Blount, their stories reveal how recovery is just as much about mindset as it is about healing.

Brigitte Whittle tackles the intense pressure placed onto high school seniors. Especially with college applications for many, the stress can result in mental health declines.