Caitlin Clark Shares Important Message on Friday

"Mental health is just as vital as physical health. Recognizing World Mental Health Day with Eli Lilly and Company," she said.

Clark has a partnership with Eli Lilly, an Indiana-based medicine company, via its website. The Indiana Fever guard created a "back to school" ad campaign with it where she taught kids about nutrition and health.

Clark has a history of speaking out about mental health, such as her following quote during a postgame press conference with the Fever last season, via The Sporting Tribune.

"[Sometimes] I don't get to talk to my own family," she said as others chuckled. "No, I'm being dead serious. It's really kind of sad in a way, and it's a lot for somebody that's 22 years old. It can be tough at times. Our team is really young, it's difficult navigating this. I really love it and I wouldn't change it for the world, but I think getting off social media has been the healthiest thing."

"This is my job, this is what I love to do, I never want to lose the fun of the game. Nights like tonight remind me why I love playing basketball, why I started playing basketball, because you get a win and you walk off the floor with so many young kids screaming your name who love getting to watch you," she continued. "I think it's the little things that remind me every single day why I do this and why I love it. I think the biggest thing is that mental health is very important. It's important for professional athletes, it's important for student athletes, it's important for every single person in this world to feel like they have somebody to talk to."

Caitlin Clark Under Microscope Despite Injury

Clark's last game of the season was on July 15 due to a groin ailment, but she's still at the center of attention in the WNBA's drama. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier mentioned on Sept. 30 that commissioner Cathy Engelbert privately told her that Clark should be grateful for the league's platform helping her make millions of dollars in endorsement money despite having an average annual salary of $84,514 on her rookie deal, via Spotrac. Collier argued that stars like Clark should get paid more based on the revenue they generate, via ESPN's Malika Andrews.

Fair pay is one of several issues on the table as the WNBA Player's Association negotiates with the league for a new collective bargaining agreement. The deadline to reach a deal is Oct. 31, but that could be extended to avoid a lockout, via ESPN.