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Athletes Connected – Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Health

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USA Today: Few student-athletes with mental illness seek help

WEBJuly 21, 2017. Athletes Connected was featured on USA Today College in a story that studies how few student-athletes seek help with their mental illness. U-M athletic …

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A game-changer for mental health: Sports icons open up

WEBJuly 29, 2021. 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 …

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Mental Health Matters, Even for Tough as Nails Swimmers

WEBMental toughness is a double-edged sword. As athletes, we learn from a young age that, if we put our heads down and tough it out, we typically achieve the goals …

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Time for Change: Mental Health in Athletes – Athletes Connected

WEBTime for Change: Mental Health in Athletes. November 17, 2021. By Emily Klueh, LMSW. Over the past seven years there has been a shift in the conversation regarding mental …

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Athletes Connected Unveils College Athlete Program Manual

WEBThe College Athlete Mental Health Program Manual, unveiled Tuesday, Dec. 8, is a roadmap to create programming and assist college athletes. The manual is …

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Mental Health & Performance – Athletes Connected

WEBMental well-being can be thought of in terms of a spectrum. We can fluctuate or move along this spectrum over time based on multiple factors including stressors, personal …

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From Elite Athlete to Mental Health Officer – Athletes Connected

WEBFrom Elite Athlete to Mental Health Officer. December 1, 2021. By Emily Klueh, LMSW. Growing up as an athlete, I always knew I wanted to achieve success …

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The New Perspective: Adapting to Isolation – Athletes Connected

WEBAbout the Author Nick Velissaris, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and athletic counselor with the University of Michigan Athletic Counseling Team.He has been …

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How to Handle Conversations When a Friend Opens up About …

WEBHere are other ways to talk to a friend/teammate/coworker when they come to you with mental health struggles: Communicate open and honestly: use “I” and “You” …

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ABOUT – Athletes Connected

WEBABOUT. Many student-athletes experience mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, but they are often reluctant to seek help for a variety of reasons. The Athletes …

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Thank You, Therapists! – Athletes Connected

WEBThank you, therapists, for understanding human beings the ways you do, and using it for good. Your work is so critical; it has a tremendous impact on individual well …

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Finding a Mental Health Professional – Athletes Connected

WEBThe most important step in treating a mental health condition sometimes feels like a challenging one: finding a mental health professional. A trustworthy and knowledgeable …

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Brandon Marshall: The Way We Talk About Mental Health is Crazy

WEBRead the original story written by Brandon Marshall in the Huffington Post. Five-Time Pro Bowl wide receiver and current New York Jet standout Brandon Marshall has been very …

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Transition Out of Sport: A Foundation for Wellness

WEBAbout the Author: Will Heininger is mental health educator and public speaker for the University of Michigan Depression Center, openly sharing his story of …

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Understanding Insurance – Athletes Connected

WEBHealth insurance may pay for long-term counseling, medication, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, or other services. Insurance policies vary in the amount and type of …

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The Team – Athletes Connected

WEBSenior Outreach Specialist, U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center. Lizelle joined the Athletes Connected team in September 2016. She received her bachelor of science in …

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VIDEOS – Athletes Connected

WEBFEATURED VIDEO: U-M’s Mental Health Legacy. Greg Harden, senior executive athletic director and director of athletic counseling at the University of Michigan, discusses his …

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Detroit Free Press: Athletes are killing themselves and schools in

WEBThe Detroit Free Press had an in-depth feature written on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, about mental health and suicide in athletics and how it might affect schools in …

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