[BONUS] Morgan's Message: Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma

About this episode

Meaghan Birnie and Michaela O'Connor discuss the importance of mental health conversations and support for student athletes.

Morgan's Message Co-founder Meaghan Birnie and Student Ambassador Michaela O'Connor are back to chat more about why starting conversations around mental health is so important and how the non-profit is supporting students athletes across the globe. We talk more about how more male athletes are getting involved, strategies for grounding yourself daily & more. **Content Warning: This conversation does include conversations around mental health. If you, or someone you know, is struggling there are resources available at 988lifeline.org**

People in this episode

Guests: Meaghan Birnie, Michaela O'Connor

Topics covered

• mental health
• student athletes
• conversation
• stigma
• support
• male athletes

Keywords

• mental health
• stigma
• student athletes
• support
• conversations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Morgan's Message, 988lifeline.org

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