For Episode 28 of Gryph Nation Radio, we are joined by three members of our Gryphon familly to chat all things mental health as part of Bell Let's Talk Day 2021. Our conversation focuses primarily around the student-athlete perspective, with Shyvonne Roxborough (Gryphons women's track & field) and Darian Hirst (Gryphons men's rugby) sharing some important insights regarding their experiences as current U of G varsity athletes. 

Also joining us for Episode 28 is special guest, Carrie Charles. For the past 10 years, Carrie has worked within U of G's Counselling Services, and since 2018, has served as the point person for varsity athletics when it comes to servicing mental health issues. Carrie is a registered psychotherapist from the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals and is also a proud Gryphon, with the Guelph native having spent four seasons competing on the U of G women's rugby while pursuing her undergrad in psychology. In Carrie's senior season as a Gryphon in 1998, she was part of the first ever national title in program history for the Gryphons women's rugby team. In our conversation with Carrie, Shyvonne and Darian, we discuss the importance of addressing mental health issues and explore the role mental health has played in their athletics, academics as well as their personal and social lives.