Dukes Let’s Talk

Student-Athlete Peer Support Group. YOU matter. IT matters. Let’s Talk. #SameHere🤙

[Dukes Let’s Talk @DukesLetsTalk]

Hey Dukes!! This platform is here to promote conversations among student-athletes about mental health. We are #SettingTheStandard and #SmashingTheStigma !!! Check in for new topics regularly and let us know what you want to hear about! #DukesLetsTalk

[Dukes Let’s Talk @DukesLetsTalk]

Here is our schedule for the week! Make sure to follow us and @Dukes_LEAD for all the details and updates!

[Dukes Let’s Talk @DukesLetsTalk]

College football and student athlete mental health week starts TOMORROW!

So excited to join @hilinskishope and colleges around the country spreading awareness for the importance of student-athlete mental health.

#mentalhealthmatters #dukesletstalk

[JMU Football @JMUFootball]

Tomorrow, we'll be wearing green ribbon decals on our helmets as we partner with @HilinskisHope for College Football Mental Health Week.

This call to action is focused on eliminated the stigma around mental health and increasing awareness of mental health resources.

#GoDukes

[Hilinski’s Hope @HilinskisHope]

From October 1-8, we will come together nationwide to fight stigma and increase resources on campuses. While we might take opposing sides on the field, this week all of us will stand together. Thank you for telling student-athletes their #MentalHealthMatters and #YouAreNotAlone.

[Sophie @sophie39286410]

These are just a few of the many messages written anonymously by student-athletes this Thursday at our gathering. Overarching theme - you are so loved and you are never alone.💜 @DukesLetsTalk @Dukes_LEAD @JMUSports

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Before you start the week, check in with yourself to see if you're mentally prepared or if you need a mental health day.
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Image via @Selfcarespotlight

[Dukes Let’s Talk @DukesLetsTalk]

Come to Godwin 137 tonight to hear Dr. Gabriele speak about Mindfulness #DLT

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Compliments are gifts. We can share them for free and brighten someone’s day 🎁🤗

Image: @sketchplanator

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/ePfV2YjUd3

[Hilinski’s Hope @HilinskisHope]

Today we welcome back Mental Health Awareness Month! All month long, we’re talking with students, bringing back the #3for3 challenge, hosting conversations with experts in the field, and creating space to hear from all of you. You are not alone.

[Crisis Text Line @CrisisTextLine]

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and we want you to know that it’s okay to ask about mental health. Here’s how to have the conversation with your community. Tell us how you #AlwaysAsk.

[Crisis Text Line @CrisisTextLine]

Take some time to appreciate and respect your body. It’s gotten you through a global pandemic, and it’s doing a great job. You deserve to love your body.

[Sidelined USA @sidelined_usa]

Whatever IT is: identity, purpose, depression, anxiety, how to cope ➡ Whoever YOU are: student-athlete, coach, athletic trainer, parent/guardian, sports psychologist, friend ➡ We’re all on the same TEAM. So, let’s talk. 🗣 Let’s tackle the mental game together🎙#TEAMSIDELINED

[Sidelined USA @sidelined_usa]

As we can see, student-athlete mental health is still as much a concern as it was at the beginning of the pandemic. Let’s pay attention to these numbers & invest in resources. This survey says a lot & we need to make the effort to listen 🙌 #AthleteMentalHealth @NCAA

[Dukes Let’s Talk @DukesLetsTalk]

NEXT MEETING!!!

Please join us tomorrow night for our meeting hosted by Nikki and Dallas. We are wrapping up discussion about black history month by welcoming back special guest, Steve Antoine!

Thursday 2/25 7PM

Zoom link sent on Teamworks!

[Crisis Text Line @CrisisTextLine]

"Self love is a verb. It's the action of taking care of your needs on a consistent basis (and yes, that also includes reaching out for help)."

Designed by Annette (@theburntoutbrain), a member of our Artist Collective.

[Dukes Let’s Talk @DukesLetsTalk]

Join us tonight for our next meeting!!!

Whether you've dealt with injuries (past or present) or want to learn about how to support your teammates, come join us tonight at 7!

Zoom link : https://t.co/pgpn8FE3Di

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/gDTccLFhCX

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Awesome resources!

[Sidelined USA @sidelined_usa]

We’ve created a list of mental health resources we found helpful all in one place 🙌 if you or someone you know needs help or a place to start tackling the mental game check out the “Mental Health Resource List” here: https://t.co/sk5I9Mz7eS ➡️ Let’s conquer it together 💪