Loss: Real Men Do Cry - Ep 019 | Lifelines Podcast

In this conversation with David and John, Eric Hipple, former quarterback for the Detroit Lions, discusses his work with the University of Michigan's Depression Center of Excellence and his outreach to NFL players and veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Eric shares his personal experience with depression and the role football played in his life. It also includes the mental health challenges faced by retired athletes, particularly the importance of understanding mental health issues and providing resources for players. He also shares his personal journey of healing and finding purpose after the tragic loss of his son.
About Our Guest:
Eric Hipple is a former American football quarterback who played for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 to 1989. After his football career, he became an advocate for mental health awareness, particularly focusing on depression and suicide prevention. Hipple's work in this area was influenced by his own struggles with depression and the loss of his son to suicide.
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