American Olympic cyclist Rebecca Twigg is profiled by the Seattle Times. After her career ended, she developed anxiety, which prevented her from keeping a job and considered suicide. By Scott Greenstone When Rebecca Twigg was 7, she rode a bike for the first time. There were no training wheels, but …
This article is in support of Athletes Connected’s new Life After Sports initiative to support student-athletes when their athletic careers conclude. The University of Michigan is committed to supporting former student-athletes by providing resources to finding a provider and understanding insurance. By Rachel Amity, MSW Candidate, U-M Athletic Counseling Team …
Michigan senior lacrosse goalie Mira Shane was profiled by US Lacrosse Magazine for her off-the-field exploits, which include being a mental health advocate. By Jeremy Fallis Beat boxer. Mental health advocate. Social justice champion. These are some of the titles that Mira Shane holds as the bright, uplifting voice on …
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan’s Athletes Connected program released a new video on Tuesday about U-M swimming alum G Ryan, who describes their mental health journey through depression, anxiety and gender dysphoria. This video focuses on five-time Big Ten champion and four-time All-American swimmer G Ryan, who …
Michigan sophomore Maddy Johnston cites water polo as her relief from her battles with dysnomia and deperssion. Sports Gazette has the story. By Thomas Kaiser he was only two months old at the time, but Maddy Johnston was already in her element — the swimming pool. The San Francisco native …
