John Kruk calls out ‘old people’ who still mock mental health
"For old people that think you’re weak-minded, that’s a real thing. Mental health is a real thing"
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New ESPN E60 feature to explore Katie Meyer’s story, family’s push for reform after her death
Save: The Katie Meyer Story will include conversations with Meyer's parents and siblings.
Shawn Simpson’s impact remembered across hockey community after his passing
A fundraiser for mental health efforts in Ottawa in memory of Simpson has already raised more than CA$10,000.
Dustin Fox details mental health issues upon leaving 92.3 The Fan
"Everyone sort of knew that the time was coming."
Ryan Leaf labels Jay Glazer a ‘fraud’ and ‘con man’ over mental health initiatives
"Glazer is a fraud when it comes to anything mental health or wellness related."
DeMar DeRozan to host mental health digital series, with Draymond Green, Dwyane Wade, and Damian Lillard as guests
"Dinners With DeMar" will see DeMar DeRozan talking to athletes and other stars one-on-one about mental health.
Calgary Flames blasted for Dillon Dubé ‘mental health’ statement following sexual assault charge
Ryan Clark’s comments on Draymond Green not needing counseling miss the mark
Jay Glazer crushes fans who pit NFL insiders against one another: ‘We all need each other’
"I don't have the mental health capacity to deal with all that stuff."
Stephen A. Smith opens up about his mental health struggles: ‘I wished I was dead’
"For two years, every single day at some moment in time, I wished I was dead. That is how bad my life was without my mother."
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame announcer Eric Nadel returns to broadcast booth after seeking mental health treatment
"I am delighted to be back on the air."
Ian Rapoport lessens anxiety by adhering to his phone: ‘It makes me much more anxious to not know.’
"My mental health and mental health in general is how I deal with the stress of my job and the anxiety and everything that comes with it."
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame announcer Eric Nadel will miss start of MLB season to treat mental health
"I am receiving treatment as I go through the healing process and encourage others with similar issues to reach out for help."
WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti obliterates ignorant caller for mocking mental illness
Following pushback, NBC4 Columbus updates insensitive headline about Ohio State’s Harry Miller, who retired to focus on mental health
"Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback on this story. Its headline was updated earlier today and is visible on the linked story."
Chris Bosh describes his post-basketball “midlife crisis” on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
"As you read this book, consider it your inner voice."
HeadStrong, the NBC Sports Regional Networks mental health initiative, debuts short-form features ahead of documentary debut
The 60-minute main HeadStrong documentary debuts on NBC Sports Regional Networks this week, and many of the digital features accompanying it are already out.
Director Johnny Sweet on “Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story”: “It’s probably the most important basketball story in the last 20 years”
"I felt going through all the good and bad days you go through in order to reach this point was important, you know, probably the most important basketball story in the last 20 years in my opinion."
NHL Network premieres “Do It For Daron” piece on Luke Richardson’s daughter and mental health, narrated by Isles’ coach Doug Weight
Islanders' assistant coach Luke Richardson's daughter Daron took her own life in 2010. Her youth hockey teammates started the "Do It For Daron" movement to discuss mental health issues, and the Islanders embraced that by holding "Do It For Daron Night" this year. NHL Network has now featured the story in a new piece.