The Boston Bruins will host Mental Health Awareness Night in partnership with Mass General Brigham on Tuesday, December 16th when the Bruins play the Utah Mammoth at 7:00PM. The goal of the night is to raise awareness and help end the stigma surrounding mental health.
Shoulder Check is a #HT40 initiative inspiring young men and women to commit to supporting one another through small acts that have a big impact.
Help make kindness a contact sport. Visit their table behind Loge 7 during the game on 12/16. They will be providing more information on their initiative as well as fun giveaway items!
Download and print a sign to join the mental health conversation and share why you check in on your teammates and loved ones. Share a photo of you and your sign to be displayed on Hub Vision during Mental Health Awareness Night presented by Mass General Brigham on 12/16.
Proceeds from the Boston Bruins Foundation 50/50 Raffle running now through the third period of the game on 12/23 will benefit the Guide Program at McLean which is a new Medicare program that is designed to enhance the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers.
Visit the local resources below for more information on mental health support.
- Men are 3.9X more likely to die by suicide than women
- More than 7 million people have called, texted or chatted with 988, The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- More than half of people suffering with anxiety, depression and trauma do not receive treatment, primarily due to stigma and access
- Regular gratitude practice increases optimism by 15% and sleep by 25%
- Exercise reduces risk of depression, anxiety and stress while increasing confidence and self worth
- Talking about suicide does NOT increase the risk of suicide and it is more likely to reduce risks
- 40 seconds of compassion to another person lowers anxiety in a measurable way
- 75% of people with mental illness say they have experienced stigma
- Depression is one of the most common disorders in the world
- 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14; 75% begin by age 24
- MGH and McLean are ranked #1 and #2 in Psychiatry respectively by US News & Report
- MGH offers over 60 integrated clinical and research programs for patients with mental health needs