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Tackling Depression Among Athletes
Most people probably don’t think of mental illness when it comes to sports but more so than ever before depression and anxiety have become all too commonplace among athletes, even for those in high school. Bill Kvalheim, a former high school, and college athlete understand the stigma that goes with having mental health issues…he dealt with it himself. So with the help of his wife, this educator and coach founded TACKLE DEPRESSION and that’s just what he is trying to do. We talked about the need to spread awareness to athletes of all ages and for them to be able to speak out and seek help.
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