Today St Mary’s is supporting R U OK? Day to remind everyone to stay connected and make asking, ‘R U OK?’ a part of our everyday.
The mental demands of sport can be just as taxing as the physical demands. Success in sport is often defined by winning and the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming. The competitive nature of sport can also foster a stressful environment, and the culture of many sports dictates that athletes should be “tough” both physically and mentally which can discourage players from seeking help for mental health issues.
So this year, we’re asking everyone to join us and to let the people you care about know you’re here, to really hear them. Asking R U OK? is the first step, but you also need to genuinely listen to what comes next.
Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through.
See our earlier post for resources to help you through these conversations.
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