KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Artist and University of Tennessee student Chloe Peterson painted a mural on "the Rock" in collaboration with the Metro Drug Coalition to raise awareness about "keeping your head in the game" by tackling stress in healthy ways.

The football player painted on is number 76, representing the 76% of college students dealing with stress every day, according to MDC.

MDC has partnered with Peterson to help educate students on stress and to let them know they are not alone and what students can do to feel better.

According to MDC's website , stressors students may encounter range from academic to financial and can lead to opioid misuse.

"Opioid misuse is most common amongst college students who experience high levels of stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts," MDC say

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