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Creation Date
11-2024
Description
The topic I chose to inform my students on was mental health and where to get help at SUNY Cortland. I wanted to focus on this because Sport Management is a male-dominated field and the stigma around men and their mental health is a real issue. This was for the students who had no clue where to get help or struggle speaking up. This is specifically important for first-year students because they leave their support systems at home and may struggle with that major adjustment. A study the American College Health Association (ACHA) published in 2022 that surveyed roughly 54,000 undergraduate students. It showed, “about 77% of students experienced some kind of psychological distress, either moderate or severe. 54% experienced loneliness, and 30% had exhibited suicidal behavior” (Mininsohn, 2024). This leads me to my next point where students need help but do not do anything about it. For example, a Spring 2023 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse found, “63% of students had not used any college mental health resources” (Mowreader, 2024). Getting help now only leads to a healthier college experience and a positive relationship with speaking about problems that only benefits them as they grow. SUNY Cortland offers free counseling at the counseling center in Van Housen B-44 and B-1 for in person or call them anytime at this number 607-753-4728 for mental health emergencies.
Keywords
Undergraduates, college life, mental health