MU soccer, lacrosse stars create program combating mental health stigma


MU soccer, lacrosse stars create program combating mental health stigma


....It began with a trip at a Big East Mental Health Summit and from there, two student athletes at Marquette University started a special program.

"The point of it is to connect our peers to resources on campus. We`re not experts, we`re not here to solve anything. We`re just trying to point people in the right direction, if they`re in crisis or feel like they need to talk to someone," said Alex Gambacorta, MULAX graduate.

The program, Student Health Allies and Peer Educators (SHAPE), focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues with student athletes.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Another school making a difference in helping connect student with resources. I love that once again this is student led. Students are more willing to speak out about their needs.

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