Boise State Athletics, in collaboration with BroncoBOLD, has introduced a collection of Mental Health Awareness BOLD games throughout the winter sports season. These events goal to emphasize the significance of mental health, promote help-seeking behaviors, and domesticate a tradition of care inside Bronco Nation and the broader neighborhood. The designated BOLD games will happen at ExtraMile Arena, that includes males’s basketball in opposition to Colorado State on Jan. 16 at 8:30 p.m., gymnastics in opposition to Air Force, Utah State, and Sac State on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., and ladies’s basketball in opposition to San Jose State on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.
“Mental health impacts everyone,” stated Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey. “Through BroncoBOLD and our Mental Health Awareness BOLD games, we are bringing student-athletes, fans, schools, and community partners together to normalize the conversation, highlight available resources, and show that asking for help is a sign of strength.”
At every occasion, Bronco Athletics workers and student-athletes will distribute complimentary “Mental Health Matters” t-shirts and clear stadium baggage, whereas offering data on mental health assets. Fans are inspired to take part by sharing their assist for mental health by trigger playing cards obtainable at the sector. Throughout the games, student-athletes, coaches, and workers will put on inexperienced ribbon patches and BroncoBOLD attire to visibly show their dedication to mental health advocacy.
For these experiencing suicidal ideas or a mental health disaster, please dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or name the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline at 208-398-4357.