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To: Roanoke College Athletic Department, ODAC, and NCAA
Roanoke Athletes Mental Health Resources
There has been an increasing number of suicides and mental health issues amongst collegiate student-athletes at all division levels. This epidemic can be slowed and eventually prevented with proper training, resources, and outlets for student-athletes and coaches. We are asking Roanoke College to acknowledge and take action on this issue by providing training on mental health resources and techniques to all those involved with athletics at Roanoke. We demand access to these resources and more open discussion in the department and across campus to better the environment for student-athletes. We want to end the stigma for student-athletes and begin the change.
Why is this important?
Mental health affects everyone, of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. By having resource outlets we will have better success amongst student-athletes on and off the field. This will allow student-athletes to be better members of the college community and raise awareness of a larger world discussion.
How it will be delivered
We are asking for the link to be emailed, texted, DMed, and shared in any way throughout the Roanoke and ODAC community.