North Carolina State University Athletics
NC State to observe Student Athlete Mental Health Awareness Week
9/29/2023 10:05:00 AM | Pack Athletics
RALEIGH, NC – NC State athletics will sponsor Student Athlete Mental Health Awareness Week with a variety of recognitions and initiatives during events from September 30 - October 7. These events have been initiated and led by the leaders of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in collaboration with Wolfpack Athletics' Mental Health and Performance Psychology Department, Student-Athlete Engagement and Leadership.
The purpose of the week-long initiative is to bring attention to and raise awareness for the unique mental health struggles that students on campuses face. This worthy cause will be promoted at home games - men's and women's soccer, volleyball, and football.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
- Student-Athletes will be wearing green shirts and handing out ribbons, wristbands and other items
- Public announcement regarding mental health theme
- Volleyball game vs. Louisville - Warm up shirts with "More Than __" Green Tuffy and BS patch. Video at a set break highlighting players discussing mental health
- Tabling with Mental Health Information and Resources
- Public announcement regarding mental health theme
- Helmet decals, wristbands, etc. from Hilinksi's Hope
- Table with Mental Health Information and Resources
#GoPack
The purpose of the week-long initiative is to bring attention to and raise awareness for the unique mental health struggles that students on campuses face. This worthy cause will be promoted at home games - men's and women's soccer, volleyball, and football.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
- 9/30 - Women's soccer game vs. UNC
- Student-Athletes will be wearing green shirts and handing out ribbons, wristbands and other items
- Public announcement regarding mental health theme
- 10/1
- Volleyball game vs. Louisville - Warm up shirts with "More Than __" Green Tuffy and BS patch. Video at a set break highlighting players discussing mental health
- 10/2 - Guest Speaker Victoria Garrick Browne - Mental Wellness Speaker, Former Athlete
- 10/4 - Puppies in Case - de-stressing
- 10/5 - Creation Station to allow athletes to utilize de-stress techniques through art
- 10/6 - Men's soccer game vs. Wake Forest
- Tabling with Mental Health Information and Resources
- Public announcement regarding mental health theme
- 10/7 - Football vs. Marshall
- Helmet decals, wristbands, etc. from Hilinksi's Hope
- Table with Mental Health Information and Resources
#GoPack
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