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WATCH: Brian Dawkins talks mental health, Building Relationships with veterans and more

Glenn Erby of The Eagles Wire sits down with Hall of Fame defensive back Brian Dawkins for The Eagles Wire to discuss his Salute to Service, Mental Health, Cooper DeJean, Vic Fango, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brian Dawkins is an all-time great athlete and a Hall of Famer, but he’s progressed into an even greater man. He’s focused on service, using his platform to bolster the mental health of others and pouring into others with his faith, resilience, and empathy.

The Hall of Famer participated in a ruck march in San Antonio, Texas, in partnership with USAA, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), and Face The Fight to help amplify the cause of mental health awareness and, more specifically, support the mission of the battle of veteran suicide prevention. During his HOF induction speech in 2018, Dawkins notably talked about his mental health struggles while in the NFL, sharing his thoughts of suicide and how he ultimately overcame them.

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We sat down with the legendary Eagles on behalf of USAA to discuss his relationship with USAA and the importance of supporting veterans, particularly in mental wellness. Dawkins emphasizes the need for community and support systems for individuals dealing with trauma, drawing parallels between veterans’ experiences and personal struggles.

Dawkins shares insights from his participation in a Ruck march, highlighting his respect for veterans and the inspiration he draws from their resilience. He also touches on the Eagles’ current season, reflecting on their growth and challenges, and concludes with a message of hope and gratitude amidst negativity.

Travis Kelce’s foundation launches health and wellness endowment at University of Cincinnati

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s 87 & Running Foundation has created an endowment to fund the University of Cincinnati Sports Psychology & Counseling Department. | from @EdEastonJr

The off-field work of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to be as busy as his gamedays. The All-Pro added another venture to his long list by giving back to his college alma mater — the University of Cincinnati.

Kelce recently announced that his Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation is contributing to the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department by launching a Health and Wellness Endowment for Bearcats student-athletes. The endowment will fund Cincinnati’s Sports Psychology and Counseling Department and directly aid all 450 student-athletes. Staff members for Director of Sports Psychology Lenecia Nickell will be expanded in the process.

Kelce addressed the contribution in a statement released by the University.

“During my time at UC, I developed a solid infrastructure of people around to help me navigate through daily life as a student-athlete,” said Kelce. “The transition from high school to college was a difficult one; it was an emotional rollercoaster at times dealing with my academic responsibilities and holding my own on the field. There was little to no room for error in the classroom and on the field. Being able to have that support system in place is part of the reason why I decided to start this Endowment and give back to my alma mater and its athletic department. I’m at a place in my career where I’m able to share my experiences and lend resources to provide the university’s student-athletes with the assistance they need to become the best versions of themselves they can be.”

Kelce was a former quarterback turned tight end during his tenure with the Bearcats from 2009 to 2012, scoring eight touchdowns in his final season before being drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft.

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This Is Your Brain On Food

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More By Uma Naidoo, MD Many people focus on the way their diet affects their physical health, their figure, and the …

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD
An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

By Uma Naidoo, MD

Many people focus on the way their diet affects their physical health, their figure, and the environment. But we don’t often think about our diet’s influence on our mental state, and the consequences of this blind spot are dire. Pre-COVID statistics show that a staggering one-in-five American adults will suffer a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year, and 46 percent of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life.

In other words, there is an epidemic of poor mental health becoming more apparent in this country — one that could be mitigated more effectively, and even reversed, by simple changes to our diet and lifestyle. Now, more than ever, maintaining ourselves and our loved ones in optimal mental and physical health is key.

Dr. Uma Naidoo has spent her life exploring the relationship between nutrition and mental health – and her triple-threat credentials as a psychiatrist, nutritionist, and trained chef give her a unique lens into their surprisingly intricate connection. In THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD (on-sale now on Amazon) she unpacks the complex ways in which food contributes to psychological wellness, offering practical – and surprising – dietary solutions for combatting a host of physical and cognitive health issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia, and many more.

Packed with cutting-edge research on more than 200 foods, nutritional recommendations, and brain-healthy recipes, THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD is the ultimate guide to reworking your brain – by reworking your dietary choices.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Uma Naidoo, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is currently the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where she consults on nutritional interventions for the psychiatrically and medically ill; Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy; and founder of a private practice. She also teaches at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. She blogs for Harvard Health and Psychology Today and has just completed a unique video cooking series for the MGH Academy, which teaches nutritional psychiatry using culinary techniques in the kitchen.