Why Don't We Treat Mental Health Like Health?: Supporting Students and Athletes
- Date:
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Time:
- 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- Location:
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
Join us for a Coffee Shop Talk as we explore ways in which to support students and athletes.
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
Teresa Gereaux, gereaux@roanoke.edu false MM/DD/YYYYJoin us for a Coffee Shop Talk featuring a team of experts, including Prof. Kourtney Sappenfield, sport psychology professional with Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) credentials; Prof. Donovan Hill, a public health practitioner with an MPH, and Mr. Wesley Brusseau, a licensed counselor and acupuncturist. Together, they will explore the mental health challenges facing college students and athletes, discuss barriers to seeking support, and consider practical strategies for building healthier, more supportive campus communities. Coffee and snacks provided. All are welcome.
Discussants:
Prof. Kourtney Sappenfield, Health and Human Performance
Prof. Donovan Hill, Director of Health Promotion & Residential Well-Being
Mr. Wesley Brusseau, Creative Counseling, LLC