Former Giant leads team’s mental health push

A former San Francisco Giants minor leaguer is working alongside mental health experts and other professionals to ensure that his ex-teammates’ minds are as strong as their bodies.

Robinson flew down to The City in September 2020 to share his story with the players and staff. Following his talk, several players and staff expressed interest in addressing their own mental-health needs, providing the Giants a catalyst to further prioritize players’ mental health. Alexander said the Giants have grown to value mental health due to the reality that it can affect anyone at any time. Research suggests that athletes might have an increased risk of developing mentalhealth conditions.

New Anchor Brewing owner expected to be announced by end of May The winning bid is set to be revealed four months later than any of the involved parties originally expected In a statement, she said that the Giants “are passionate about lifting our community and take pride in driving awareness for mental health.”

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