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events & efforts
Supporting Athlete Mental Health: A Team Effort
Thursday, February 9th, 2023 | Algonquin Regional High School
The purpose of this event was to raise awareness about athlete mental health at the high school level and ensure that athletes had the tools and support to deal with mental health issues. The event included guest speaker Dr. Kim O'Brien, a former Harvard hockey player who is now a clinician specifically working with athletes, as well as a student-athlete and coach panel. All athletes at Algonquin Regional High School were encouraged to attend. The event was a success and will likely be repeated annually and possibly in other schools!
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Fundraiser
Saturday, October 15th, 2022 | Southborough Transfer Station
Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser, in person or online! With your support, we raised over $500 for the AFSP!
Athlete Mental Health Research
Summer 2022
After conducting a survey of over 50 local high school and college athletes, we collected the following data:
46% of athletes
had ever had thoughts about hurting themselves
1 in 2 athletes
who thought they had anxiety were not receiving care
79% of athletes
had tried to lose or gain weight to enhance their performance
3 in 4 athletes
who thought they had depression were not receiving care
54% of athletes
reported believing they had an anxiety disorder
3 in 4 athletes
who thought they had an eating disorder were not receiving care
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