Overview

• Hailey Van Lith, TCU's standout guard and Big 12 Player of the Year, has publicly discussed her past struggles with mental health, including suicidal thoughts during her early college years.
• Van Lith credits her recovery to faith, therapy, and personal growth, emphasizing the role of a sports psychologist and her spiritual beliefs in her journey.
• Her decision to share her story was influenced by the 2022 suicide of Stanford athlete Katie Meyer, which motivated her to seek help and advocate for mental health awareness.
• Van Lith has received widespread support and positive feedback after opening up, with many expressing that her story has helped them feel understood and inspired.
• As a key figure in women’s college basketball, Van Lith is preparing to lead TCU in their first-ever Sweet 16 appearance against Notre Dame on Saturday, March 29, 2025.