The Legend of Northern Carolina football, Greg Ellis, enthroned in the North Carolina sports replacement temple this week, is now attacking mental health with a new application of free services.
Ellis, known for her quarter bags and her American career at UNC before a 12 -year NFL career, developed GMH, abbreviation for obtaining my aid. The application is designed to provide confidential mental health resources to anyone in need.
“They have the opportunity to reach out and search for potential places where they can get help,” said Ellis. “Without having to go door to door, ask their neighbors, ask friends, because sometimes it may seem a little too much.”
Ellis said he was motivated to create the application after seeing people fight with their mental health after career transitions or the challenges of life. He wanted to offer a free resource to connect individuals with private mental health professionals.
According to the Mayo Clinic, many people with mental health problems can reject their symptoms as normal life events and do not ask for help. Shame or fear can also be obstacles to treatment.
Ellis cited these reasons as key motivators to develop the application. Many people who have mental health problems think that their symptoms are only part of life and do not need attention, according to Mayo Clinic. Some people avoid treatment with shame or fear.
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