The Ohio State Buckeyes program has four full-time staff members dedicated to mental health. Head coach Ryan Day has a personal connection with the struggles of mental health. As a nine-year-old, Day’s father committed suicide.
Since becoming head coach at Ohio State, Ryan Day has used this platform to advocate for mental health awareness. This touching and important video illustrates the why behind Ryan Day’s mission to bring awareness and change on the stigmas of mental illness, especially its impact on children.