Mental Health in Sports Panel Talk

Man skating

Tyler Smith

Movember is committed to changing the face of men’s health. Part of this commitment involves starting the conversation surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion.

Despite being physically fit, healthy and active, athletes can suffer from mental health problems, like everyone else. Mental health in sports is not always openly talked about, and Movember wants to change that. This month, Movember will kick off the conversation surrounding mental health and sports with three guest speakers.

Join us for meaningful discussions and honest conversations about mental health prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention in sports.

Event details

When: . 12:30 – 1:30 p.m EST

Where: This panel talk will be available via Zoom - check back soon for the link

For more information, email Hayley: Hayley.Budway@movember.com

About our speakers

Tyler Smith

On , Canadians across the country were heartbroken to hear of the devastating Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Tyler Smith was among the survivors. Tyler has been open about the mental health struggles he continues to face every day as a result of that horrific crash. He hopes that by telling his story, he can let other men who might be suffering know that its ok to not be ok.

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Speaker 3

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Movember supports all individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual. Health disparities exist, with LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing higher rates of mental health issues and discrimination, often exacerbated by stigma in healthcare. We advocate for the right to self-identify, protection from discrimination, inclusive education, and rights-affirming healthcare, ensuring everyone can lead a healthy, dignified life.

Movember acknowledge the many and varied experiences of people navigating their health and wellbeing, those who support them and those who came before us whose stories, struggles and strength have shaped what we know. We recognise those who have generously shared their knowledge and wisdom with us and honour those we have lost too soon. Their knowledge, insight and expertise are essential to improving the design, delivery and evaluation of the work that we do and their experiences remind us why this work matters.

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