The Boston Bruins Have Made A Surprise Announcement

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Austin Sabourin
December 7, 2023 (10:49)

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In a surprising announcement, the Boston Bruins revealed that they will host Mental Health Awareness Night, presented by Mass General Brigham, on Thursday, December 7, during their home game against the Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m. at TD Garden.

As part of the event, the Bruins will acknowledge Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk as the Community All-Star, presented by Massachusetts State Lottery. Dr. Van Kirk, currently serving as the Director of Psychological Services at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, conducts research on enhancing treatment for severe OCD and related disorders.

Representatives from McLean Hospital and the Benson-Henry Institute (BHI) of Massachusetts General Hospital will be available on the concourse behind Loge 21 throughout the game. BHI focuses on integrating mind-body medicine into mainstream healthcare through rigorous, evidence-based research.

The Boston Bruins Foundation 50/50 Raffle, presented by DraftKings, will contribute to McLean Hospital's mission. McLean Hospital, a non-profit psychiatric hospital under Mass General Brigham, is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Fans can participate in the 50/50 Raffle until the start of the third period at BostonBruins.com/5050.

In an additional initiative, on Wednesday, December 20, the Bruins will host a panel discussion on Stress and Burnout at Warrior Ice Arena (90 Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135) at 6:30 p.m., hosted by Sophia Jurksztowicz. The panel will feature Head Coach Jim Montgomery and mental health professionals, Fairlee C. Fabrett, Ph.D. (McLean Hospital), Susan M. Szulewski, M.D. (McLean Hospital), and Gregory Fricchione, M.D. (Mass General Hospital). Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested fans can register [here](registration link).

Mass General Brigham, the Official Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Provider for the Boston Bruins, has been treating Bruins players for over 50 years. To learn more about sports medicine programs and services from Mass General Brigham, visit sportsmedicine.massgeneralbrigham.org.