Morgan’s Message
Taking a Shot at Mental Health
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Our Mission
Our Vision
Morgan’s Message amplifies stories, resources, and expertise to confront student-athlete mental health, builds a community by and for athletes, and provides a platform for advocacy.
Morgan’s Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. We aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.
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Morgan’s Message Education Program supports motivated students to become active leaders of student-athlete mental health advocacy on their campus and in their communities. By working to raise awareness about the struggles and challenges that athletes face at your schools, we can manifest change, eliminate the stigma and truly save lives. With your help, we can bring athlete-focused mental health awareness and education to everyone!
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This Year...
2021-2022
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
What you feel is valid and should not be ignored!
Strategies for When You Feel Overwhelmed
Space. Create a structured, dedicated work environment, and include regular patterns of self- care.
Routine. Try to maintain a routine that reflects your normal day routine, including how you dress and structured breaks for lunch and mini-breaks.
Activity. Regular exercise and mindfulness activities are key during times of crisis. Exercise and mindfulness activities help mitigate depression and anxiety while improving cognition and confidence. Develop a daily routine for both, even if this is as simple as a 15-minute walk and/or quiet time with deep breathing.
Source: National Alliance on Mental Health Illness (NAMI), NCAA
Strategies for When You Feel Overwhelmed
Time and Energy Management. Be mindful of over- or under-working. Try to structure your daily work in a way that mirrors your normal schoolwork hours. In addition to time management, be aware of the way in which you eat, self-talk, and communicate with others. Self-compassion and self-care provide stability and confidence.
Accessibility. Develop ways in which you are accessible to peers, friends and family.
Source: National Alliance on Mental Health Illness (NAMI), NCAA
Strategies for When You Feel Overwhelmed
FaceTime and Connectivity. Humans need to feel and be connected. Utilize video tools such as Microsoft Teams, Skype, Facetime, SnapChat, Google Hangouts, Facebook and WhatsApp to connect visually.
Resources. Map out your important resources, ranging from daily necessities to emergency management.
Support. The National Alliance on Mental Health Illness (NAMI) website provides a comprehensive guide to national and local resources. Know that there is help when needed!
Source: National Alliance on Mental Health Illness (NAMI), NCAA
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THANK YOU!
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