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Ellington students expand 'Suit Up Stand Up' to support athletes' mental health and boost extracurriculars
Summary
Students from the Ellington School District described a student-led program called Suit Up Stand Up that aims to reduce stigma around mental health for athletes, expand theater and tutoring activities, and reported higher student participation this year.
Students in the Ellington School District described a student-led initiative called Suit Up Stand Up that seeks to support athletes' mental health, broaden extracurricular offerings and strengthen school spirit.
“Morgan was a D1 lacrosse player, but unfortunately she died by suicide. So our goal is to support athletes in the school and eliminate the negative stigma surrounding mental health,” Student 1 said, describing the program's origin as an effort to bring students together and encourage open conversation about mental health.
The students said Suit…
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