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Former NHLers who suffered head trauma prone to psychiatric disorders, Toronto study finds | CBC News

Concussions and high impact sports seem to go hand in hand, and now a new study of pro hockey players conducted in Toronto shows that head trauma can lead to an elevated rate of psychiatric disorders.

Concussions, depression left hockey player 'broken inside'

Cody Oehm developed HEAD1ST 'to empower athletes to speak up about brain injuries and mental health'

TSN host to speak to Lucan hockey team on mental health after local athlete died by suicide

Mental health advocate and host of TSN's 'Off the Record' Michael Lansberg is speaking to athletes in Lucan, Ont., after a young man died by suicide there in early October.

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Addressing Mental Health in Hockey

Mark Wick, an assistant coach for Augsburg University, opens up on mental health

What Sport Has The Most Concussions? | Concussion Rate

Concussion is a serious concern for all athletes. In this blog post, we look at sports with the highest concussion rates.

Concussion rates higher than previously reported, Ont. study suggests | CBC News

An average of 150,000 Ontario residents were diagnosed with a concussion each year between 2008 and 2016, researchers find.

Oilers to host Hockey Talks night in support of mental health awareness

Oilers Foundation working with local charities to champion mental health initiatives

6 Keys to a Safe Hockey Season

There are things you can do to help your kids play safe, and stay engaged if they find themselves on the sidelines

Hockey players and workplace health and safety - First Reference Talks

#SickNotWeak | Mental Health Community - End the Stigma Canada

5 Mental Health Articles by Hockey Players - Open Net Foundation

The Players Tribune is a great site. They feature first hand accounts from players and personalities around the world of sports. Here are 5 articles where players share their struggles with mental health. Everything’s Not O.K. – Nick Boynton (NHL tough guy) Depression, anxiety, mental-health issues … that sort of stuff can seem invisible sometimes … 5 Mental Health Articles by Hockey Players Read More »

Young B.C. hockey players get positive mental health support with Buddy Check for Jesse

Dr. Stu Gershman is the founder of Buddy Check for Jesse, a mental health initiative focused on engaging with youth hockey teams across B.C.

How A Digital Solution Improves Concussion Management - HeadCheck Health

A digital solution improves concussion testing procedures, enables data-driven decisions and scales to the fit the requirements of your organization.

The Hockey Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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Hockey world steps up mental health support. But is it enough?

Canada’s hockey world is taking steps to raise awareness of mental illness and brain injury among its players. But is it enough?

25 Greatest Hockey Quotes of All Time

Hockey history is filled with colorful characters who have never had a problem speaking their mind. There have also been some fun and colorful gentlemen that have shared some fun moments from the booth with hockey fans everywhere...