The Big Ten Conference formally announced today, in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, the formation of the Big Ten Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet, which includes representatives from all 14 Big Ten institutions, as well as sport affiliate members Johns Hopkins (women\u2019s and men\u2019s lacrosse) and Notre Dame (men\u2019s hockey). In conjunction with today\u2019s announcement,\u00a0the Big Ten Conference is pleased to share\u00a0that all Big Ten student-athletes, coaches, full-time members of university athletic departments and conference staff\u00a0members will receive\u00a0free, unlimited access to Calm, the No. 1 mental fitness app for helping individuals experience lower stress, less anxiety, improved focus and more restful sleep.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I was hired as the Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, a core pillar of my vision was to make sure that we educate, embrace, engage and empower our more than 9,500 student-athletes. This is a complex and stressful time in our society and the mental health and wellness of our Big Ten family is a critical component of our focus,\u201d said Big Ten Commissioner Kevin<\/strong> Warren<\/strong>. \u201cThe Cabinet will be instrumental for us both short and long term, as we pursue our goal of creating and maintaining the most comprehensive mental health and wellness platform in college athletics.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOur hope is that the Calm mental fitness app will provide an immediate resource for all Big Ten student-athletes, coaches, athletic department staff members and conference staff during these unprecedented times and is only the first of many steps that we will take in the area of mental health and wellness. We are fortunate to have so many professionals on our campuses who have dedicated their lives to tackling mental health issues. We were driven to supplement their inspiring work with additional resources, important under normal circumstances, but even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n The Cabinet was established in December 2019 by Commissioner Warren to promote optimal mental health for student-athletes\u00a0and\u00a0is comprised of\u00a031\u00a0individuals representing a wide range of disciplines, including\u00a0mental health educators, medical doctors, faculty athletic representatives and senior woman administrators.\u00a0These industry leaders will take a comprehensive, systemic and interdisciplinary approach to establishing mental health programs, while also providing counsel, advice and expertise to the conference office.<\/p>\n \u201cI think the work the Big Ten Conference is doing with regard to mental health initiatives is incredibly important,\u201d Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day<\/strong> said. \u201cForming a Mental Health\u00a0and Wellness Cabinet is a reflection of the conference\u2019s leadership, engagement and support for mental health initiatives. These efforts will help bring much-needed attention and awareness to the subject of mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n Calm is the world\u2019s No. 1 app for mental fitness, with more than 100 hours of original audio content on topics ranging from anxiety to stress, gratitude, sleep and more. Calm has been named Apple\u2019s 2017 App of the Year and a Google Play Editor\u2019s Choice in 2018. Calm\u2019s two most popular content offerings are its Daily\u00a0Calm (new daily 10-minute meditation) and its Sleep Stories (bedtime stories for grown-ups).<\/p>\n \u201cThe Big Ten Conference continues to be a leader and\u00a0trailblazer\u00a0in developing\u00a0initiatives to enhance the student-athlete experience.\u00a0The formation of the Mental Health and Wellness\u00a0Cabinet and the accompanying resources demonstrates that,\u201d said Brenda Frese<\/strong>, Maryland women\u2019s basketball head coach. \u201cCommissioner Warren has stated from the very beginning of his tenure the importance he places on mental health awareness and that focus of helping our student-athletes is at the forefront of his vision. At Maryland, Damon Evans has been in lockstep in supporting our student-athletes and these initiatives. As a head coach, we are talking and\u00a0interacting with our\u00a0student-athletes daily and helping them is a top priority, so I am pleased the Big Ten has placed such an importance on mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe need to start with the new Commissioner having the vision and the wherewithal to request that we try to do something that\u2019s never been done \u2013 looking at taking care of the student-athlete and seeing them as a whole person. That is a major shift. I have never heard anything like it,\u201d said Michigan Executive Associate Athletic Director and Cabinet member Greg Harden<\/strong>. \u201cI have never heard a commissioner talk about it more than Kevin Warren has.\u00a0This changes the game \u2013 having that type of leadership at that type of level. This was all pre-COVID-19.\u00a0We started collaborating and examining best practices, examining how to work together, how to make sure there was integrity in the exchanges, how to build trust and go beyond the competitive rituals of being in sports. To be able to hear the best from our colleagues in our conference \u2014 it was a common commitment to an agenda that went beyond who is going to win the next game. We are in the business of developing people, intervening, solving issues, and pushing forth success.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 More Big Ten news here<\/a><\/p>\n The membership of the Big Ten Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet<\/a> can be found below:<\/p>\n \u2014 The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with the Big Ten<\/i>. 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\n SCHOOL<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n NAME<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n TITLE<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Illinois<\/td>\n Randy Ballard<\/td>\n Assoc. AD, Sports Medicine\/Director of Integrated Performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Tiffany White<\/td>\n Assoc. Professor of Business Admin.\/Bruce and Anne Strohm Faculty Fellow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Indiana<\/td>\n Dr. Troy Moles<\/td>\n Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Mattie White<\/td>\n SWA\/Sr. Assoc. AD for Academic Services and Excellence Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Iowa<\/td>\n Dr. Aubrette Kinne<\/td>\n Embedded Staff Psychologist – Department of Athletics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Lisa Woodroffe<\/td>\n Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Johns Hopkins<\/td>\n Erin Long<\/td>\n Director of Sport Performance & Wellness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Elizabeth Winberry<\/td>\n Director of Student Outreach and Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Maryland<\/td>\n Dr. Michelle Garvin<\/td>\n Director of Clinical and Sports Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Sue Sherburne<\/td>\n SWA\/Sr. Assoc. AD, Academics & Student Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Michigan<\/td>\n Abigail Eiler<\/td>\n Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Greg Harden<\/td>\n Executive Assoc. AD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Michigan State<\/td>\n Dr. Anthony Avellino<\/td>\n Asst. Provost, Student Wellness, Health and Safety\/HealthTeam Chief Medical Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Alan Haller<\/td>\n Deputy Athletic Director<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Minnesota<\/td>\n Dr. Carly Anderson<\/td>\n Director of Sport Psychology Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Joi Thomas<\/td>\n Sr. Assoc. AD, Health & Performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Nebraska<\/td>\n Dr. Brett Haskell<\/td>\n Director of Sport Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Brett Woods<\/td>\n Assistant Director of Sport Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Northwestern<\/td>\n Dr. Courtney Albinson<\/td>\n Assoc. Director, Sport Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Jeff Mjaanes<\/td>\n Director of Sports Medicine\/Head Team Physician<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Notre Dame<\/td>\n Dr. Joey Ramaeker<\/td>\n Counseling & Sport Psychologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Niki Sims<\/td>\n Asst. Director for Clinical Sport Psychology & Sport Psychologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ohio State<\/td>\n Dr. Chelsi Day<\/td>\n Sport Psychologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. James Houle<\/td>\n Lead Sport Psychologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Penn State<\/td>\n Dr. Natalie Hernandez DePalma<\/td>\n Asst. Director, Clinical Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Carl Ohlson<\/td>\n Asst. AD, Performance Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Purdue<\/td>\n Dr. Kelsey Dawson<\/td>\n Sports Psychologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Brad Foltz<\/td>\n Sports Psychologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rutgers<\/td>\n Dr. Joshua Bershad<\/td>\n Chief Medical Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Dr. Peter Economou<\/td>\n Assoc. Professor, Program Director, Applied Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wisconsin<\/td>\n Dr. Cassie Pasquariello<\/td>\n Director of Clinical and Sports Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n