During this episode of the Grim Drive Podcast, where we explore mental health through the lens of professional sports and athletes, we discuss Depression, Joy, and the In-Between.

Upon doing a Twitter poll a couple months back where we asked what topics people would want us to cover on the podcast, we got a lot of feedback, and depression was the most requested topic by far. It is safe to say that many have either dealt with depression personally or had a friend or loved one deal with depression. Going through a 2+ year pandemic has certainly increased the number of people impacted by depression or depressive symptoms impacting mood and mental health. In this episode, we delve into this topic to discuss some common causes, as well as some educational information about how some people achieve relief from this mood-based challenge that impacts so many.

*The Grim Drive Podcast is a way for people to learn about mental fitness, mental health, and mental illness, through the lens of sports. We want to do our part to further reduce the stigma associated with mental health by highlighting the athletes who have shown strength through vulnerability, spoken up, and spoken out. We want to provide listeners with mental health education, to raise awareness and reduce risk, maximizing the path to mental fitness.

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