Athletes Connected Welcomes U-M School of Social Work

By Jeremy Fallis, Marketing Communications Specialist, U-M Depression Center The Athletes Connected program is proud to announce new collaborative partner, the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Athletes Connected continues to be supported by the U-M Athletic Department, the U-M Depression Center. As part of the new partnership, the …

News Medical: New research compares symptoms of depression in elite athletes and non-sports people

Read the original story on News Medical Sport has long been known to promote a sense of well-being, but at an elite level, athletes are just as likely to suffer from depression as people who don’t do any sport, a new study has found. The research from the University of …

Understanding the Science of Stress and Happiness

Dr. Amit Sood, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, is one of the world’s leading doctors in the areas of stress and happiness.  He helped launch the Global Center for Resilience and Wellbeing (GCRW), whose stated mission is: To help people be stronger physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially and spiritually. …

Facts & Figures About Mental Health: A Call to Continue to Change the Culture

Read the original story on SwimSwam.com May was mental health awareness month.  In that month, we had the opportunity to read many individuals trials and tribulations in dealing with their own mental health.  From the incredibly talented Allison Schmitt speaking about her post Olympic depression to others in our community …