Taylor Ricci from Dam Worth it on Athlete Mental Health

Jun 11, 2019

• Mental health is a spectrum. Starting with Mental health and ending at Mental Wellness.

 

• “Mental health is working towards getting through the hard parts of life to reach mental wellness.” - Taylor Ricci

 

• “Mental health does not discriminate. Everyone goes through the hard stuff. It’s not a matter of if but when.”  - Taylor Ricci
• The first step of healing for Taylor was going into the school’s therapist office. She was then able to learn how to turn her tragedy into something that felt good
• Processing the suicide and loss of a teammate. How this was the birth place of the Damn Worth It Campaign
• Ending the Mental Health stigma and what this looks like as a College Athlete
• Learn to share your story to inspire others to do the same   
• How Damn Worth It has been moving through the PAC 12 and spreading the importance of Mental Health
• Taylor shares her #1 Mental Health tip