SAAC Wraps Up Mental Health Awareness Week
October 20, 2020 | Devlin Student-Athlete Formation & Succe
Last week, SAAC sponsored the annual Mental Health Awareness Week spotlighting the importance of mental health to encourage all student-athletes to prioritize their mental well-being and help fight the stigma surrounding mental health.
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -Â Last week the Boston College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored its annual Mental Health Awareness Week, spotlighting the importance of mental health to encourage all student-athletes to prioritize their mental well-being and help fight the stigma surrounding mental health.
The week was full of activities to connect student-athletes with resources, learn methods to start conversations, spread awareness of individual and team challenges and build a supportive unified community. Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) included resource awareness and connection tables, masked meditation sessions, identity exploration and an inspiring sunrise walk around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir as a Commitment to Action.
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Mental health is an essential and often overlooked aspect of student-athletes' lives, as they deal with increased stress due to the pressures of training and competition. Further, COVID-19 has added much uncertainty and change to daily lives, making it more challenging to maintain a motivated mindset and regular routine. The events during MHAW targeted several areas of important mental health practices and were the first steps to start the conversation that will provide the support and resources for all student-athletes throughout the year and beyond.,
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"Mental health is so important, especially to student-athletes," said Health & Wellness Committee Chair, Jessica Creedon. "We want everyone to know that they are never alone or to be embarrassed if they are struggling. Help is here."
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Future events are being planned to continue the conversation and keep the dialogue of the importance of mental health going throughout the year.
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The week was full of activities to connect student-athletes with resources, learn methods to start conversations, spread awareness of individual and team challenges and build a supportive unified community. Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) included resource awareness and connection tables, masked meditation sessions, identity exploration and an inspiring sunrise walk around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir as a Commitment to Action.
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Mental health is an essential and often overlooked aspect of student-athletes' lives, as they deal with increased stress due to the pressures of training and competition. Further, COVID-19 has added much uncertainty and change to daily lives, making it more challenging to maintain a motivated mindset and regular routine. The events during MHAW targeted several areas of important mental health practices and were the first steps to start the conversation that will provide the support and resources for all student-athletes throughout the year and beyond.,
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"Mental health is so important, especially to student-athletes," said Health & Wellness Committee Chair, Jessica Creedon. "We want everyone to know that they are never alone or to be embarrassed if they are struggling. Help is here."
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Future events are being planned to continue the conversation and keep the dialogue of the importance of mental health going throughout the year.
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