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MHAYA

Mental Health Awareness in Young Athletes

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Our Objective

At MHAYA, we aspire to  make a direct  impact on athletes in the age group of 12-18 years old. Coaches, parents, and teams as a whole will also benefit.

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Our goal is to educate people on the importance of mental health in athletics, and teach them how to be more aware of it. This includes learning how to look out for signs of poor mental health, how to approach someone who is struggling, and how to help them.

Join us in breaking the silence, and supporting young athletes on their journey to success both on and off the field.

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A program like MHAYA is crucial for younger audiences as it can prevent various mental health issues and their potential repercussions. Participants can transform their perspective on their sport, potentially reducing the likelihood of quitting or developing a negative relationship with it. MHAYA also fosters a sense of shared experience, helping individuals understand they are not alone and alleviating feelings of self-blame. Moreover, investing in mental well-being contributes to future success, with approximately 50% of sports performance being attributed to mental factors, showing the significance of mental health in achieving athletic excellence.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to raise awareness  on the ongoing mental health crisis among young athletes between the elementary to high school level, and  proactively address  potential psychological issues. 

 

We do this by offering effective resources to promote and improve the mental well-being of our young athletic community.

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Resources

NAMI - National Alliance in Mental Illness

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American Psychological Association

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Association for Applied Sports Psychology

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The Hidden Opponent

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MindEdge 

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MHAYA Initiatives

Mhaya offers a variety of services to help educate and spread awareness on mental health. We have an educational podcast that features interviews from athletes all around the world, and professionals in both the athletics and psychology fields. We mainly deliver presentations at events, fundraisers, conferences, and more. Our presentations cover the purpose of MHAYA, the importance of this topic, and what can be done to help, to overall educate and inform others on our initiative and spread awareness. 

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Our Goals

Advocate

Advocate and spread awareness about this topic 

Educate

Teach and inform athletes how to deal with their mental health

Grow

Develop a safe community for all athletes

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