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Sun Belt Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Announces #StrongAintWrong Mental Health and Wellness Initiative

NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference wants its student-athletes to know that asking for help is a sign of strength.

For the conference’s Mental Health and Wellness Awareness initiative, set for April 6-10, the Sun Belt Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is promoting the hashtag #StrongAintWrong to work to break the stigma that exists about mental health, which can keep student-athletes from seeking help.

“It is important to understand that this is a student-led initiative,” said Sun Belt National SAAC representative and Troy senior women’s track & field student-athlete Alexis Garrett. “We must have each other’s backs and continue to be supportive, even if we are not on the playing field competing against one another.