Stand up and Speak out, today @12-1pm. The walk is from Pope Lecture Hall to Panepinto Plaza. But if it rains too hard, the entire event goes into Pope Lecture Hall. A short film will be shown featuring our students experiences. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Day 4 of #a11maacminds
Brandon Campbell, Track and Field
“I pledge to break the stigma by checking in with my friends and just simply being there for them.” instagram.com/p/Bwu1Nl7BBEF/…
Women’s basketball player, Wil'Lisha Jackson:
“I pledge to break the stigma for mental health by letting my teammates and classmates know they can talk to me.”
#a11maacminds#maacsportsinstagram.com/p/BwutLzUBLMl/…
Cheerleader, Mercedes Tierney!
“I pledge to break the stigma for mental health by letting my friends know they can count on me!” instagram.com/p/Bwur034BtpM/…
Day 5. April 26, 2019
“I pledge to...”
“Hi my name is Stephanie Radakovic. I play on the Women’s soccer team and I pledge to break the stigma for mental health by letting my friends know I’m here to help them… instagram.com/p/BwunhZKhKu0/…
Athletes are known for having the most packed schedule: practice for multiple hours a day, a full college class course load, a club or two, a part time job, and maybe a social life
#A11MAACMinds
Pressures can quickly accumulate for young people as they transition from home and high school to life as college students - don't ever be afraid or ashamed to ask for help!
#A11MAACMinds
Day 2: April 23rd, 2019
THE FACTS
Each backpack represents a college student lost to suicide each year. Please break the stigma around mental health and get the help you need. Easier… instagram.com/p/Bwm8G3ih0D3/…
Day 1. April 22, 2019
INSIDE THE MIND OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE: Brian Bates, Men’s Swimming and Diving “Mental health, as a swimmer, is so important because the water blocks out the outside world leaving you to just your own thoughts.
It’s about taking care of myself so that I align with my most authentic self. Mental health is an important cornerstone in our existence as beings. Mental health problems can effect anyone at any age, any race, any gender, any sexual orientation.” #A11MAACMinds#maacsports
Day 1. April 22, 2019
INSIDE THE MIND OF A STUDENT ATHLETE: Mia Greene, Women’s Soccer
“To me, mental health refers our wellbeing on an emotional and more internal level. How we think, feel, react to situations, and even how we connect with others.
#MAACSAAC made it its mission to combat mental health, but this initiative will not stop after one week, or one month. #A11MAACMinds are committed to breaking the stigma.