UW Football Announces New NIL-Related Counseling Program
September 25, 2023 | Football, Sports Medicine, Dawgs Unleashed
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (Oct. 1-7, 2023) and in cooperation with UW Medicine, the Washington football team is proud to announce a new initiative that will provide NIL-related counseling and outreach to UW football student-athletes.
This season, the UW football program and the Husky Health and Wellness team will expand their established services to include mental health consultations and counseling related to student-athletes' participation in the NIL space.
To kick off initiatives, Sport Psychologist Dr. Keino Miller, will host a mid-season mental health check-in and will continue check ins and education regularly throughout the season and year.
Dr. Miller, Ph.D., earned his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology. He's acquired over 10 years of experience serving athletes, high-achieving individuals, and families, to address a variety of concerns including:
Services provided by the Husky Health and Wellness team will expand to the entire UW student-athlete community throughout the year.
This season, the UW football program and the Husky Health and Wellness team will expand their established services to include mental health consultations and counseling related to student-athletes' participation in the NIL space.
To kick off initiatives, Sport Psychologist Dr. Keino Miller, will host a mid-season mental health check-in and will continue check ins and education regularly throughout the season and year.
Dr. Miller, Ph.D., earned his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology. He's acquired over 10 years of experience serving athletes, high-achieving individuals, and families, to address a variety of concerns including:
- Depression and anxiety
- Motivation
- Trauma
- Relationship issues
- Identity development
- Career challenges
- Performance issues
Services provided by the Husky Health and Wellness team will expand to the entire UW student-athlete community throughout the year.
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