.....“I think it’s important that people know progress is being made,” said Heininger, now 29 and working as outreach coordinator for the UM Depression Center. “The dramatic headlines are going to grab more attention. Yet for every tragic situation and life lost to suicide, there’s a ton of outreach and prevention work being done that obviously might not make the news.“You can’t only focus on the negatives. Because it’s not an accurate version of the truth. We are doing great work and there’s really devastating things still happening.”....
....Just as important, perhaps, is the recognition by decision-makers on college campuses that improved mental health can lead to better performance. This isn’t just about crisis prevention or clinical cases. It’s about athletes understanding it’s OK not to be OK, and to say so, without fear of losing playing time or being ostracized.....
...moreBethany`s Notes: An update from Athletes Connected. They are an organization looking to support the topic of support systems for athletic departments nationwide. Athletes are more likely to come forward with their concerns knowing they will not be penalized or called out within their team.
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