And it’s too hard to get mental health care. Too many don’t take this seriously until there is a crisis. Too many counseling centers are underfunded and understaffed. And it starts with education and unvarnished openness. This isn’t about casting blame or pointing fingers, it’s about trying to isolate problems and highlight solutions. These administrators should be commended for their honesty because it is time to talk openly about this issue - to talk about what is working, as well as what is not. The Free Press found a wide disparity in how Michigan colleges handle mental health issues, and athletic administrators at several schools admitted they fear they aren’t doing enough. Today, the Free Press is taking an in-depth look at college athletics and mental health, using sports to shed light on a national crisis. Zachary Winston brought it back into the national spotlight when he died by suicide at Albion College. Too many young adults are killing themselves: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. Too many people are struggling in silence, dealing with depression and anxiety, living in darkness, unsure what is wrong or how to get help. Will Heininger at Mill Creek Middle School (Photo: Eric Seals, DFP) Athletes Connected’s Will Heininger was featured prominently as were administrators from other Michigan colleges and the NCAA’s chief medical officer Brian Hainline. 16, 2020, about mental health and suicide in athletics and how it might affect schools in Michigan. The Detroit Free Press had an in-depth feature written on Sunday, Feb.
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