# @westernmustangs on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUq9236EcF9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56000198-westernmustangs-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-12T20:31:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Western Mustangs (@westernmustangs) — https://gondola.cc/westernmustangs

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Founded in 2024, the #Mustangs Wellness Leads (MWL) program supports westernuniversity student-athletes by creating peer connections and improving access to mental health resources 💜

Now in its second year, MWL continues to grow as the first program of its kind in Canada, helping build a culture of wellness, openness and care across Mustangs teams.

Led by Director of Sport CJ Ireland, Dr. Cassie Ellis, and Ryan Power, Project Coordinator for Sports & Recreation, the program recognizes that performance is multi-dimensional and that student-athletes are people first. Each team’s MWL is trained to listen, support teammates, and help connect them with the right resources.

Western offers many campus mental health supports — but MWL bridges the gap for the unique realities of student-athletes.

“I am proud to help lead this initiative at Western, it’s the first of its kind in Canada. Feedback has been extremely positive…”, said Dr. Ellis.

The long-term goals:
✔ Reduce stigma around mental health in sport
✔ Encourage open conversations and help-seeking

Read more at the website link in bio.

#WesternMustangs #StudentAthleteWellness #MentalHealthInSport westernmasc westernustudentexperience

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