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Dr. Ginger Gilmore on the Mental Health Journey of Collegiate Athletes
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On episode 1, Walt is joined by Dr. Ginger Gilmore, Director of Behavioral Medicine and Athletic Trainer at the University of Alabama. Dr. Gilmore has been with Alabama for nearly 30 years, including the last 16 with the school’s football team where she works closely with Head Coach Nick Saban to spearhead mental health efforts for the team. She’s also responsible for creating the behavioral health program for the entire athletic department at Alabama which is now considered the premier program in the NCAA. In this episode, Dr. Gilmore discusses her work in helping support the mental health of student athletes and the “why” behind the behavioral health program. She also talks about the contributing factors to the rise in mental health challenges and offers insight for coaches, teammates and family members.
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