A pair of Athletes Connected team members were quoted and contributed to this Michigan Health Blog story that examines how sports icons like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka could accelerate growing acceptance and decreasing stigma for mental health. By Kara Gavin They had the world’s spotlight shining on them. They …
By Rachel Amity, MSW, Athletes Connected Program Coordinator As an athlete, you may experience a variety of losses throughout your career. Of course, you have probably lost a few matches, games, or competitions. Many of you lost typical seasons because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe you’ve lost the opportunity to …
By Dr. Jeff Porter, U-M Director of Student-Athlete Alumni Relations and Former Olympic Athlete The moment is quickly approached; much faster than anticipated. You spent years perfecting your athletic ability and cultivating and crafting your athletic identity to reach the pinnacle of success as an athlete. With the end of …
By Jeremy Fallis, U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center Marketing Communications Specialist For many of us, adaptive sports are known by those who compete at the Paralympic Games and events such as the Invictus Games. While, some are not as well known as other athletic endeavors, Michigan has a thriving program …
By Will Heininger, Depression Center Outreach Coordinator In the last year, so much about our lives has been turned upside down. We have had to change our daily routines, as well as the ways we attend school and work. We’ve adjusted to evolving health protocols, traded in holidays for visits …
