Unintended Consequences

From Sports Exec to Mental Health Advocate: Eric Kussin’s Powerful Journey

Episode Summary

Eric Kussin shares his journey from sports exec to mental health advocate, pushing for deeper, more impactful mental health campaigns.

Episode Notes

In this powerful episode of Unintended Consequences from Intent Clinical, hosts Diana Clark and Arden O’Connor are joined by Eric Kussin, a dynamic mental health advocate and former sports industry executive. Eric brings a fresh, thought-provoking perspective to the conversation, challenging the status quo of mental health messaging. With a rich background in major mental health nonprofits, he critiques the overuse of slogans like "stop the stigma,” advocating for more impactful, relatable initiatives that speak to people from all walks of life.

Eric’s personal journey is both captivating and deeply moving. From a high-powered career in the sports world to battling severe depression and anxiety, he candidly shares the toll his struggles took on his life and the critical gaps in mental health support within the sports industry. His story highlights the unique challenges athletes face in seeking care, and underscores the importance of private, external support networks for them. Eric also offers profound insights into how athletes describe their pain, the cultural barriers to accessing care, and the transformative therapies that helped him reclaim his mental health.

This episode is not only educational but also deeply inspiring. Eric’s passion for changing how we approach mental health, combined with his powerful personal narrative, makes this a conversation you won’t want to miss. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that will challenge your thinking and leave you with a greater understanding of how we can better support mental well-being.

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