By Michael Hendrickson, Former Michigan Pitcher & SAAC President Many struggles, both in mental health and in policy, stem from our fluid definition of success. Success can take many forms across different walks of life, but is often the main driver of our emotional reaction towards an outcome. As difficult …
USA Swimming spent time catching up with Athletes Connected program coordinator Emily Klueh and her impact on student-athletes and the sport of swimming. By Mike Watkins When it became clear she was ready to retire from competitive swimming and move forward into the next phase of her life, Emily Brunemann …
Below is an excerpt of Corey Hirsch’s follow up story on The Players’ Tribune as he writes to all those who suffer from mental illness. By Corey Hirsch, Retired Professional Hockey Player Honestly, I was prepared to never work in hockey again. When I went public with my story about struggling …
Below is an excerpt of CNN’s story about Michael Phelps as he opens up on his battle with depression and suicidal thoughts. By Susan Scutti, CNN Far from the familiar waters of an Olympic pool, swimmer Michael Phelps shared the story of his personal encounter with depression at a mental health …
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Athletes Connected, a University of Michigan collaborative program between the Depression Center, Intercollegiate Athletics and School of Public Health, on Wednesday unveiled the second of three videos that address student-athletes coping with injury and the impact on mental health. “If my best is not good enough, …
