Former University of Michigan Swim Captains Emily Brunemann and Kally Fayhee discuss the importance of treating mental health issues like we treat physical ones, and how asking for help is a sign of strength. Check out the SwimSwam article here.
Original story on University Herald By Russell Westerholm It was after a football practice one day that Will Heininger first let anyone know he was depressed. His interaction with a team athletic trainer that day led him to seek help, but it was Aug. and the 19-year-old defensive lineman had …
Read the original story on Huffington Post: By Alexandra Svokos Will Heininger, a sport management major at the University of Michigan, was living what was supposed to be a dream. He was playing football for UM, a school that shapes the entire character of Ann Arbor, the city where Heininger …
From The Michigan Daily: By Katie Penrod The University is piloting a new program designed to draw attention to the mental health for student-athletes. The program, which was piloted in the fall and included a public service videos and drop-in counseling sessions, drew participation from 90 percent of the University’s …
The original story from MGoBlue is Part 2 | Read Part 1 By Steve Kornacki NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Thursday afternoon (Jan. 15), in front of a packed ballroom at the NCAA Convention, it was time to share the results of the reach-out for mental health awareness and solutions at …
