Nyaka NiiLampti

Current VP of Wellness & Clinical Services at @NFL

[Dr. Kensa Gunter @DrKensa]

"In the Best Sports Organizations, Mental Health Support Is for Coaches, Too" - In honor of #NationalCoachesDay resharing this excellent article by @AlexAuerbachPhD - #BeProActive #CoachesMentalHealth https://t.co/Tq2j1eQ2EQ

[WeCOACH @WeCOACH]

Happy National Coaches Day! "A Coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime." - Billy Graham. Take a moment to THANK a Coach who's impacted your life. #WeCOACH #NationalCoachesDay #womencoaches #womenincoaching #leaders #impact

[WNBA @WNBA]

Asking for help is a show of strength. Today is National Depression Screening Day. Make your mental health a priority. You can access free screening tools here: https://t.co/vdlhVpXJKG

[NBA Cares @nbacares]

Join in on the conversation tomorrow at 3p ET on Twitter Spaces: https://t.co/sKMkDLhVMX, Looking forward to having you there! #MentalHealthInProSport #MindHealth

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Thank you, @TroyVincentSr! #TotalWellnessChat

[Troy Vincent, Sr. @TroyVincentSr]

That’s a wrap on #TotalWellnessChat! Thank you @drnyaka for joining and sharing more about @NFL Total Wellness.

You can learn more at https://t.co/XsEUOzc8u5.

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Q12) @TroyVincentSr, before we wrap up our #TotalWellnessChat, what are some #mentalhealth resources that have been helpful as you continue to promote prioritizing mental health within the @NFL Community?

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Q11) @TroyVincentSr: Given what we’re hearing about the #MentalHealth of young people, what are the conversations you’re having at home, with your kids and grandchildren? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Q10) @TroyVincentSr: What cultural considerations impact mental health; specifically, the #mentalhealth of Black men? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Q9) @TroyVincentSr: How has the conversation about #MentalHealth changed from when you were a player to today? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Q8) @TroyVincentSr: Why was the peer-to-peer @NFL Transition Coach program one of the earliest resources you developed within Total Wellness? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Q7) My first #TotalWellnessChat question for you, @TroyVincentSr, what led you to create the @NFL Total Wellness platform in 2012 and focus resources on the wellbeing and #MentalHealth of the NFL community?

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

A6) @TroyVincentSr: Culture change takes a long time, and requires great effort from many spaces. The hope is that the program is helping to advance the total wellness of all players, their families, and members of the extended @NFL community. #TotalWellnessChat

[Troy Vincent, Sr. @TroyVincentSr]

Q6) @drnyaka: How has Total Wellness had an impact on current @NFL players’ and @NFLLegends’ wellbeing? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

A5) @TroyVincentSr: There is no one-size-fits-all approach. The resources that are available to connect him with the right professional for his challenge. Together they determine the best course of treatment. #TotalWellnessChat

[Troy Vincent, Sr. @TroyVincentSr]

Q5) @drnyaka: What kind of treatment options are available? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

But members of the @NFL family don’t need to be in crisis to use this resource. It can assist with solving day-to-day problems, and is an opportunity to get support from a trained resource.

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

A4) @TroyVincentSr: The @NFL Life Line is a confidential resource exclusively for players, @NFLLegends and their families who are in crisis.

In its 10 years, the NFL Life Line has fielded more than 2,700 calls and 745 chats. #TotalWellnessChat

[Troy Vincent, Sr. @TroyVincentSr]

Q4) @drnyaka: If a member of the @NFL family is in crisis, what resources are available to them? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

They also deal with the challenge of navigating a culture that overemphasizes physical performance sometimes at the risk of their mental health.

@Saints LB @demario__davis and I talk more about that in this panel: https://t.co/iDqI9UFhVJ

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

A3) @TroyVincentSr: Sport is a microcosm of society. So we can expect to see players have some of the same challenges as those we see in the general public – anxiety, depression, substance abuse and dependence. #TotalWellnessChat

[Troy Vincent, Sr. @TroyVincentSr]

Q3) @drnyaka: What unique challenges come up when working with @NFL players and @NFLLegends — or professional athletes in general? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Athletes have the added stressor of being in the public eye, where any misstep is in the spotlight. They're under a constant pressure to perform at the highest level, risking injury.

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

Through the mental health resources offered by Player Care Foundation, @yourPAF, @playerstrust and the @NFLPA, we collaborate to make sure that we can practically meet any mental health need that a current or former @NFL player has.

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

A2) @TroyVincentSr: Creating a culture that prioritizes building positive #mentalhealth is a collective effort. The current CBA includes a Behavioral Health Agreement, which establishes behavioral health requirements for all 32 clubs. #TotalWellnessChat

[Troy Vincent, Sr. @TroyVincentSr]

Q2) @drnyaka: How do the league, @NFLPA and all 32 clubs work together to provide resources to the @NFL family? #TotalWellnessChat

[Nyaka NiiLampti @drnyaka]

The mental health focused requirements include hiring a licensed provider, creating an emergency action plan & providing club-wide education. We partner with the union to ensure those resources & services are well integrated & always remain confidential.