EMF's online Coaches Mental Health Awareness Training equips
coaches with essential skills to identify and address mental health
concerns in student athletes, who often hesitate to seek
assistance.
VIENNA,
Va., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On
May 4, 2024, the Eric Monday
Foundation (EMF) commemorated the 150th Run for the Roses at the
Kentucky Derby by bringing together a diverse crowd of supporters,
all rallying behind young adults and adolescents navigating mental
health obstacles.
"The well-being of student athletes' mental
health is paramount. Without mental health, there can be no true
health."
The event doubled as a fundraiser to gather support and bolster
resources for EMF's critical Coaches Mental Health Awareness
Training. The online training, accessible to all at no cost, equips
coaches with essential skills to identify and address mental health
concerns in student athletes, who often hesitate to seek
assistance. The training is specifically designed for coaches and
athletic directors to empower them to initiate critical
conversations and provide essential support when needed.
Brian Monday, president of the
Eric Monday Foundation, emphasized the universality of mental
health challenges, stating, "This occasion offers a unique chance
for us to effect positive change and champion a worthy cause.
To-date, 3,527 coaches have received training, and our aim is to
extend this to all coaches across the U.S., ensuring that hundreds
of thousands of student athletes have trustworthy mentors to
support them."
Mayor Linda Colbert, Vienna, Virginia's steadfast advocate and
long-time supporter of the Foundation, was honored with the
inaugural Community Wellness Award in recognition of her unwavering
dedication to EMF's mission. She stated, "The well-being of student
athletes' mental health is paramount. Without mental health, there
can be no true health. I commend the Foundation for its crucial
efforts in destigmatizing conversations about mental illness and
empowering the coaching community to openly address mental health
with their athletes."
The Eric Monday Foundation expresses sincere gratitude to all
supporters and advocates dedicated to advancing mental health
awareness and empowerment in student athletes. Together, strides
are made toward a brighter, healthier future for all.
If you're a coach or part of a community of coaches interested
in mental health training, feel free to contact us at
info@ericmondayfoundation.org. To support the expansion of our
Coaches Mental Health Awareness Training and reach more
student-athletes, consider making a donation at
www.EricMondayFoundation.org.
For further information about the Eric Monday Foundation
and its meaningful initiatives, visit
www.EricMondayFoundation.org. For media inquiries or interview
requests, please reach out to Nancy
Green at +1 703-346-4580 or
info@ericmondayfoundation.org.
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