Colin Warkentien
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Collegiate Athlete Wellness Center
MajorInterior Design [BS]
DescriptionMission Statement - This facility aims to provide collegiate athletes with a personal experience reducing the stigma around mental health issues. We will combine the use of counseling, wellness techniques, exercise, yoga, study spaces, relaxation spaces, tutoring, and events to educate and promote mental health within the collegiate athlete demographic. The facility provides student athletes with everything they need in one location reducing travel and also making this space feel like home. This facility will be located near the fieldhouse or athletic facilities serving as a wellness fieldhouse.
Mission - Reduce the growing numbers within the collegiate athlete demographic when looking at mental health issues. Make these students feel more comfortable addressing mental health concerns and educate them on signs and ways to help. Improve the overall well being of college athletes and reduce their stress levels as well as anxiety and depression.