In episode 23 of telling their stories, Coach Jerome Erdman discusses how more education should be made available if it means saving one person's life who is facing mental health challenges or illness. As the defensive coordinator at Simon Fraser University, Erdman brings a wealth of experience from playing and coaching at the professional level, as well as coaching at the university level. Fragments by Nomyn <a href="https://soundcloud.com/nomyn" rel="noopener">https://soundcloud.com/nomyn</a> Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: <a href="http://bit.ly/l-fragments" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/l-fragments</a> Music promoted by Audio Library <a href="https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys</a>

telling their stories - Ep. 24 Ryan Bechmanis

TACKLE it Health & Wellness Society bring to you “Telling their stories” - an interview-based podcast with survivors of suicide, as well as families/friends of Canadian high school and university aged football players who have passed by suicide or who are dealing with mental health challenges.  Guest speakers will also include mental health professionals, sport psychologists, and other notable football personalities.These conversations are a reminder that we are not alone. We hope that these discussions will help honour the memories of those no longer with us, as well as give a voice to those who are still struggling. We also aim to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness among football players. If you would like to tell your story, please email us at tellyourstory@tackleit.org.“Telling their stories” is hosted by Katie Uttley, founder of TACKLE it.