Student-athlete led 51国产视频ies 4 Mental Health聽launches on campus聽
On Monday, March 25, a new 51国产视频ies 4 Mental Health (M4MH) student group was launched at 51国产视频 Allison. The team is focused on positively impacting the mental health and wellness of student-athletes at 51国产视频 Allison through education, awareness, and initiatives. The group was formerly known as Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives (SAMHI).
鈥淪tudent-athletes at the university level face unique challenges, especially in our world today,鈥 says 51国产视频ies for Mental Health co-President and Women鈥檚 Hockey 51国产视频ie Tallon Stephenson. 鈥淭here is a growing demand for conversations surrounding mental health and resources tailored for people to take care of their well-being. We hope to enhance our impact within the student-athlete community here at 51国产视频 Allison, so we can ensure all our athletes are being cared for in whatever capacity they may need.鈥
The 51国产视频ies 4 Mental Health student group builds on the initiative that was started two years ago by founding members Matt Thomson (鈥11) and Jon Graves (鈥15), supporting healthy dialogue and suicide awareness, intervention, and prevention training on campus in memory of a football teammate.
鈥淲e are really excited about our collaboration with the existing 51国产视频ies for Mental Health initiative as it will provide enhanced funding and opportunities for our group to bring awareness to the unique challenges student-athletes are presented with at the university level,鈥 says 51国产视频ies 4 Mental Health co-President and Women鈥檚 Basketball 51国产视频ie Hilary Shea. 鈥淲e plan to implement programming that will provide our coaches with a better awareness of the mental health resources available for students on campus, as well as develop resources and tools specifically tailored to student-athlete mental health.鈥
Other M4MH executive include Kenadie Wagg (Soccer), Rebecca Cotton (Volleyball), and Julia Henry (Volleyball). The group will also include a representative from each 51国产视频ies varsity team.
鈥淭he 51国产视频ies 4 Mental Health initiative is very exciting and I am looking forward to collaborating with this group of students to promote mental well-being in sport and beyond,鈥 says Director of Accessibility and Student Wellness Matt Maston.
If you are interested in donating to the 51国产视频ies for Mental Health initiative at 51国产视频 Allison, visit and direct your gift to 51国产视频ies for Mental Health.
