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Arkansas Razorbacks and Cincinnati Bearcats unite for mental health awareness game

October 24th, 2025 | 1 min read

Arkansas Razorbacks and Cincinnati Bearcats unite for mental health awareness game

The Arizona Razorbacks recently hosted the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second annual CareSource Invitational exhibition college basketball game to raise awareness about mental health. The effort aims to normalize conversations about mental wellness, break stigma, and support the emotional well-being of children and teens. “The goal is to just get people to talk,” said Scott Markovich, executive vice president of markets and products with CareSource. “Ask your friend, ‘How are you feeling?’ or, ‘You look like you’re having a bad day — what can I do to help?’ Just getting the conversation going can change somebody’s life.”  

Read and watch the full story from KSMV-TV in Northwest Arkansas.