A high-angle shot of a diverse group of approximately a dozen individuals, including men and women of various ages, standing in a circle and reaching inward to stack their hands together, symbolizing teamwork and support. The image is overlaid with yellow text that reads 'Mental Health Resources for Ryerson Athletes'.

Mental Health Resources for Ryerson Athletes

Lucas Vukovic

A young man with short dark brown hair, light skin, and dark eyes looks calmly at the camera. He wears a black collared jacket over a dark shirt and has a small stud earring. Behind him are dense green evergreen trees on the left and a tree with lighter, variegated leaves on the right.

Biography

Lucas Vukovic is a fourth year Professional Communication major, set to graduate at the end of this semester. He previously attended California State University, Bakersfield where he perused an athletic scholarship and communications degree. He plans to peruse a master’s degree in counselling and psychology once he graduates.

Research Summary

This research study is in the mental health field, with a specified focus on mental health resources for Ryerson University athletes. The study aims to examine the relationship and effects between mental health resources and Ryerson athletes, including awareness and effectiveness. It also examines the student-athlete perspective on the topic and how it relates to sport culture. Although the research is still being conducted, initial findings suggest the following: Student-athletes are aware of the resources available to them, mental health is a major priority for them, and although progress has been made in this field in the sports and athletics world, there is still room and need for growth.

Tags

sports; athletics; collegiate athletics

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