HUNTSVILLE – Alabama A&M is proud to announce a partnership with The Zone, a mobile app designed to monitor and improve the mental health of student-athletes. The partnership will promote the physical and mental wellness of Alabama A&M's student-athletes as a continued priority for the University. Alabama A&M joins seven universities around the US currently using The Zone's software within their athletic program.
 
"Mental health has been a growing concern for us at the collegiate level.  Our athletes deal with a lot of things both on and off the field.  We are excited for this partnership with The Zone so that our athletes can have tools to help them along the way," said Jessie Zucnick-Kimbugwe, Director of Sports Medicine at Alabama A&M University.
 
Created by former student-athletes, The Zone's groundbreaking platform allows student-athletes to access wellness resources, easily communicate with campus staff, and track their mood. School administrators can access aggregate data and insights surrounding student-athlete wellness through a personalized dashboard, giving teams a unique understanding of what is happening within the athletic program while maintaining student privacy. Last year, 51% of student transfers were due to mental health-related issues. By using The Zone, Alabama A&M can deliver on the commitment of supporting student-athletes and providing them with a rewarding experience while on campus.

"We're excited to partner with Alabama A&M and help enhance the wellness culture on campus. Since day 1, Alabama A&M has been committed to finding innovative ways to support their student-athletes by giving them the best tools possible to succeed on and off the field," said Erik Poldroo, Co-Founder of The Zone.
 
The Zone made additional efforts to ensure the platform has significantly more content and support for student-athletes of marginalized communities. There is a significant need for student-athlete mental wellness and support. The Zone is partnering with many historically Black colleges and universities to give marginalized groups first access to this state-of-the-art mental wellness system. 

For more information visit www.itsthezone.com
 
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