by Lance Roller II | 2 Jan 2024 | Health and Wellness, Sports, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows
The Olympics are the pinnacle of an athletic career. But after athletes step off the podium a deeper challenge awaits. Who are they when the uniforms come off? Olympic rower Christine Roper (frontside) hugging her teammate as they celebrate their gold medal victory....
by Sadie Dyson | 16 Dec 2019 | Health and Wellness, Student Posts, Youth Voices
At age 15, I was no longer me. Learning about depression taught me about myself, my support group and growing efforts to fight mental illness. The Resilience Project board at Utah Valley University lets students know it is OK to struggle. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)...
by Gabriella Casagrande | 29 Mar 2018 | Health and Wellness, Personal Reflections, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, Youth Voices
“I’m so depressed.” “I’m going to shoot myself.” Really? I hear lots of people speak so lightly of mental health disorders. Be careful of what you say. Champion U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Phelps recently revealed...