in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
 
 
 

Did you know that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) often do not have access to critical health services? Improving the health and well-being of people with ID is something we are passionate about. We call it Inclusive Health.

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Through Healthy Athletes Strong Minds programing, Special Olympics helps athletes learn coping strategies and provides resources to increase relaxation and stress management skills. Because it’s just as important to exercise your mind as it is your body.

Here’s how Special Olympics athletes and employees are keeping their minds strong by prioritizing their emotional well-being: 

Taking a daily walk

Staying connected with friends

Using a sleep sounds for anxiety and to help me sleep

Making sure I drink water and stay hydrated

Check out some of our Strong Minds tips and resources below, and remember: taking care of your emotional well-being is just as important as your physical health.

Stay active

Eat Healthy

Practice Mindfulness

Take care and stay healthy, 

The Special Olympics Team