NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 39
Players’ Rights To Medical Care and Treatment

Section 19(a)(i)
Behavioral Health Program

(a)(i)

Developing and scheduling educational programs for Players, coaches and Club personnel regarding mental health including, but not limited to: mental health first aid; QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer); ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training); clinical concerns and issues (i.e., depression and/or anxiety); drug and alcohol use and abuse; gambling addiction; violent behaviors’ suicide prevention; athletespecific stressors (i.e., media, identity, social support, injury and navigating sports-specific relationships); and other topics that the Committee deems relevant for such personnel. Each Club’s Team Clinician (see below) shall be responsible for implementing such educational and training programs at his/her Club.