Former NFL safety Ryan Mundy recently launched Alkeme, an internet-based platform to provide more mental health resources to the Black community.
Making matters worse were that many members of Mundy’s family were facing health challenges.
In the long run, light did emerge from Mundy’s dark period. He realized he could use his football experience and MBA to do something to help provide more mental health resources to the Black community. The company also launched the Alkeme Athlete Coalition, a group and hub on the Alkeme platform that is focused on mental health awareness, education and providing resources to athletes on all levels. Alkeme offers culturally centered therapist-led courses and expert-guided mindfulness and meditation practices.
Among the founding members of Alkeme are Dr. Candace Williams, the director of mind health and wellness for the Boston Celtics; Dr. Victor Kidd, the senior director of clinical services and player well-being for Major League Soccer and retired NFL players Brandon Coleman, Dennis Dixon and Jelani Jenkins.
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