Ep #35: Mental health stigma in sports

This week co-hosts Ellen and Steph discuss the incredibly insensitive and damaging remarks from reporter Skip Bayless on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaking up about his depression. They also touch on radio host Dan McNeil’s wildly sexist remarks about NFL sideline reporter Maria Taylor. So much for the NFL being better this year, eh? Tune in.
Show notes:
Dak Prescott’s interview
Skip Bayless’ insensitive remarks
Dan McNeil’s sexist tweet
Mental health resources:
https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
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