The Eric Monday Foundation is uniquely focused to raise awareness of student-athletes’ mental health issues and to #TAKEDOWNTHESTIGMA that prevents so many from seeking help.
How We Do It
Our free, online Coach’s Mental Health Awareness Training provides coaches, athletic directors, and other trusted advisors with the training, tools and resources they need to talk to their athletes about mental health and to recognize and respond to issues when they occur.
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We provide coaches, parents and student-athletes with online resources that raise awareness of mental health issues, guidelines for how to talk about it and critical information on how to recognize and respond to issues when they occur.
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We reach out to the community through our #TAKEDOWNTHESTIGMA Speaker Series for parents and in-person awareness presentations for coaches, teams and other interested organizations.
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We sponsor annual events, fundraisers and tournaments that celebrate athletics and raise awareness of our Foundation and its mission to #TAKEDOWNTHESTIGMA.
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The Foundation provides grants to aspiring youth and high school athletes to participate in clinics, camps and tournaments by providing stipends, scholarships and expenses.
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Why We Do It
- Statistically, 49% of all student-athletes will experience a mental health challenge.
- Athletes experience unique stress and intensity and are least likely to ask for help.
- Coaches have a unique and impactful relationship with athletes.
- Know the person, not just the athlete.
- Be Aware. Be Involved. #TAKEDOWNTHESTIGMA
