The University of Michigan’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) now offers access to mental health services over the phone for urgent matters and crises occurring after hours. The new service also provides an opportunity for faculty and staff that may be concerned about a student to consult with a mental health …
From ESPN: “IT’S DIFFERENT HERE,” Pete Carroll says. “Have you noticed?” It’s hard not to. At 9 a.m. on the first Sunday of training camp in Renton, Wash., high-performance sports psychologist Mike Gervais, dressed in a navy Seahawks hoodie and white baseball cap and flashing more enthusiasm than is rational …
OnWednesday, September 30, 2015, Athletes Connected put on a free webinar, hosted by the Healthy Minds Network, focusing on student-athlete mental health. The webinar featured researchers, practitioners, and former student-athletes who are working to promote well-being among this population. Click here for the full recording, including Q&A! You may also be interested in a recent news story about Athletes Connected.
From The Players’ Tribune, written by Mardy Fish: “And through it all, I just kept having these … thoughts. This anxiety. I became consumed by this exhausting, confusing dread. And the attacks just kept … getting … worse.” American tennis star and courageous competitor Mardy Fish recently opened up about his …
Former college lacrosse player and U-M faculty member Sarah Ketchen Lipson, PhD, explains (in a non-preaching way!) why quality and quantity of sleep matter, especially in college, and how companies like Red Bull are sending the wrong message to students. Some of the main points are below. Check out …
