As a school full of many student-athletes, physical and mental health play a crucial role in everyday life. This year, a new newsletter, Husky Health, can be found around campus in classrooms, bathrooms, and even dorm halls. But what is Husky Health, and why should students care?
Ms. Tara Wright is one of the newsletter’s editors and the School Psychologist. “Husky Health is a student-centered newsletter that provides vital information and resources for physical and mental health.” She speaks about the newsletter’s contents, which contain various tips and strategies to provide the school’s athletes with the best well-being. Wright describes her partnership with the school’s Nurse and Athletic Trainer to engage all athletes, whether on the ice, on the Turf, or in the Fitness center. She told me the newsletter would be updated to suit the year’s conditions better. “Future editions will include nutrition, sports psychology, athletic injury prevention, healthy habits for illness prevention, mindfulness and emotional well-being.”
Why should athletes give their attention to the newsletter? “We are asking students to submit topics for us to cover,” says Wright. “The goal is to provide an additional way for students to learn about interesting health topics. We would like to see this expand to include lots of student topic suggestions.” Hockey player Cash Lawrence ‘25 suggests elaborating on the importance of washing hands. “Washing hands is especially vital during allergenic seasons such as spring and fall,” Lawrence said.
As the school year’s first month ends, we hope to see more updates about how Northwood athletes can continue to improve their psychological and physical health.
