BOISE, Idaho — Mental health among athletes continues to be a crucial conversation. At Boise State University, student-athletes are taking the lead by mentoring local high school students to create an open environment around mental health discussions.

"Especially as a football player, everybody has a tough guy act and you don't want to open up, but it's really important to share that aspect of your life," said Charlie Farris.

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Centennial High School students Charlie Farris and Keelyn Mardis are now in their second year with the Bronco Bold program. They've seen firsthand how it's changing the culture on their campus.

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