NBA players' union hires director of mental health | Inquirer Sports

NBA players’ union hires director of mental health

/ 10:17 AM June 01, 2018

FILE – In this May 8, 2018, file photo, Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan speaks during an end of season NBA basketball press conference at the BioSteel Centre in Toronto. The National Basketball Players Association has hired its first director of mental health and wellness. Dr. William D. Parham will oversee the union’s new program designed to help members with mental health issues. Earlier this season, NBA stars Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers and DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors revealed issues they’ve struggle with on and off the court. Love detailed his experience with panic attacks and anxiety. DeRozan talked about battles with depression. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

NEW YORK — The National Basketball Players Association has hired its first director of mental health and wellness.

Dr. William D. Parham will oversee the union’s new program designed to help members with mental health issues. The program will be headquartered in Los Angeles.

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NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts says the union has “heard our players’ stories and are making mental health a priority now.”

Earlier this season, NBA stars Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers and DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors revealed issues they’ve struggle with on and off the court. Love detailed his experience with panic attacks and anxiety. DeRozan talked about battles with depression.

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