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Asking for help with anything can be difficult, especially when you’re dealing with a mental health issue.  As athletes, we’re often taught to “tough it out” or “suck it up.”  When we’re dealing with a little discomfort, that can work.  When we’re dealing with a medical condition like depression or anxiety, toughing it out does NOT help us to get better.  The good news is that help is available.
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Men’s Basketball
Men’s Basketball
“It’s really an uplifting experience to come to practice every day and...
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Women’s Swimming
Women’s Swimming
If this unusual ending to my time here has brought one thing...
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Six Pro Cyclists Open Up About Their Struggles With Depression
Six Pro Cyclists Open Up About Their Struggles With Depression
In addition to the unrelenting pressure to perform, athletes talk about a...
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This former NHL star ‘almost died three times.’ Now he’s speaking out about mental illness.
This former NHL star ‘almost died three times.’ Now he’s speaking out about mental illness.
The former NHL goalie... has gone public with his daily struggle with depression,...
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UBC swimmer sheds stigma of depression
UBC swimmer sheds stigma of depression
When UBC Thunderbirds swimmer Emily Overholt won a bronze medal in the...
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‘I Let This Thing Own Me’: Reilly Opens Up About Mental Health
‘I Let This Thing Own Me’: Reilly Opens Up About Mental Health
Mike Reilly opens up about his story of his battle off the...
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How Ernie Duncan coped with depression, suicidal thoughts to return to UVM basketball
How Ernie Duncan coped with depression, suicidal thoughts to return to UVM basketball
Before senior year last summer, UVM men's basketball guard Ernie Duncan took...
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Sinking in depression, B.C. Olympic swimmer Overholt given love, help, hope
Sinking in depression, B.C. Olympic swimmer Overholt given love, help, hope
The 21-year-old from West Van will be presented with the Harry Jerome...
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