""This community, the minute that I transferred over here, has just welcomed me with open arms. The fans have just been so supportive of me through my entire journey, through my mental challenges, through just basketball, everything.""
""It's not even about basketball to me at this point. Like the people, like Coach Cori [Close] said, that we've been able to affect and just the difference that we've made, I think has been huge.""
""I want people to know that I'm doing better. My transparency about suicidal thoughts and an ensuing hospital stay midway through my sophomore season felt like a release from all the anxiety and self-doubt that hounded me.""
Lauren Betts faced significant challenges during her freshman season at Stanford, leading her to transfer to UCLA. Over three seasons, she developed into a standout player, culminating in a career-high 35 points in her final game at Pauley Pavilion. Betts expressed gratitude for the supportive UCLA community, which helped her navigate mental health struggles. She has openly shared her experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts, becoming an advocate for mental health awareness and support, which has resonated deeply with her teammates and fans.
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