Save Our Students
is a non-profit foundation steadfast in the pursuit of mental health awareness for student athletes as well as anyone battling with mental health issues.
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Whether you are here for personal help, or to support SOS, you have already taken the first step in the battle for mental stability. So go forth! Break the silence, be the change!
Yashiya Crespin, Founder
Yashiya Crespin founded SOS in 2022 during his senior year of high school. In his own life, he has struggled with anxiety and major depression.
Yashiya shares, “At first I tried to deal with my battle alone… It didn’t work. I felt that it would bother my loved ones if I involved them with my struggles. I thought it was embarrassing to reveal my true feelings to those around me.”
After an attempt on his own life, Yashiya’s family and friends were there to help pull him back on his feet. He knew that he could no longer continue on the same path. After seeing the effects the attempt had on his loved ones, he knew that he needed to do something to prevent that pain from ever seeing the light of day again.
Yashiya was inspired to create SOS as a way to support high school athletes and anyone struggling with a mental health issue. He is grateful for China McCarney, the founder of AAAD (Athlete’s Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation), for his help and guidance on this path.