NFL players discussing mental health during Strongest Play panel

The Strongest Play is Asking for Help

Mental wellness is a team sport

The strongest play is asking for help

An Intermountain Health planned event in partnership with The Defensive Line, focusing on providing mental health resources to the community. This event featured a panel of current and former professional football players.

Solomon Thomas

Strength is being vulnerable

“I’ve learned that strength is being vulnerable. Being able to be real, authentic, and genuine with your emotions - even when you don’t want to be."

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Darren Waller

Authenticity is huge

“When we talk about breaking the mental health stigma - it’s about showing up as our most
authentic selves and knowing our strengths.”

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Marcus Smith

Success is a mindset

“Success is not a destination but a mindset - and we are constantly looking for our purpose.
Learning how to identify true problems is important in the healing process.”

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Alec Ingold

Find ways to be present

“Finding ways to be present helps connect that courage to go all in and try your best to not worry
about the problems of tomorrow or yesterday.”

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Brandon Bolden

Be open minded

“You never know what little message or conversation can spark in somebody. Being open and setting your
pride and ego aside can make you a better person.”

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Carl Nassib

Identify your problems

“Your probems are real. It’s important to be vulnerable, to articulate, and learn the tools
to identify those problems.”

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Mental wellness resources

At Intermountain, we prioritize all aspects of your health.

We’ve teamed up with community partners and nonprofit organizations so that together – we can impact the mental well-being and health of our communities

Las Vegas Raiders

Raising mental health awareness

Intermountain and the Las Vegas Raiders teamed up to host an event promoting mental wellness and suicide prevention in the community.

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Utah State University

Suicide prevention workshop

Intermountain Health, The Defensive Line, and Utah State University held a workshop
and panel discussion to bring the message of suicide prevention to the student athletes.

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