Day in and day out, I, like many other student-athletes, battle with the physical and mental toll of overwhelming homework loads coupled with sporting commitments. This pressure is taking a severe toll on our mental health, with many of us feeling unseen and unheard.

A significant number of student-athletes are dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression due to overburdening school work and athletic commitments. Unfortunately, their struggle is often overlooked, and their voices are not heard. We need to change this.

We're calling on educational administration to create an action plan that acknowledges the mental health struggles student-athletes face and puts forward solutions. One of these solutions for me included developing a social media campaign to share the stories of stressed student-athletes and those involved in extracurriculars. This platform served as a way to give voice to and bring awareness to the daily struggles faced by many student-athletes.


It's time that we, the student-athletes, stop feeling as though we're drowning due to the weight on our shoulders. Implement an action plan that manages the sometimes debilitating pressure on student-athletes, giving us a platform to share our stories and a chance to breathe.

Sign this petition and help us to be seen and heard.