Gianni Ghione

Ivy League Student Athlete

Multiple Time NJ State Placer

Gian Ghione discusses with Gene the life of an Ivy League Student Athlete who battles physical and mental health challenges. Learn about certain strategies Gian used personally to help deal with social anxiety and depression. This battled led him to change his passion towards mental health and helping others. Time Stamps Below:


0:40 Injuries and Social Anxiety

1:50 Concussions

3:00 Anxiety Attacks

4:00 Pushing Back Finals. Balancing everything.

5:00 Asking for help. Being prescribed medication.

7:00 Leaving School. Taking a break.

8:45 Transition from Athlete to Ordinary.

10:00 Being Thankful

11:00 Brother walking away from Wrestling

14:00 Dealing with Injuries. Changing wrestling styles.

16:00 Strategies for Coping with Anxiety.

20:30 Opening up to Friends and Family. Asking for Support

21:00 Anxiety vs Depression

27:00 Anxiety Attacks in Class

30:00 Learning about Mental Health.

33:00 Defining Toughness. Mental Health and Wrestling

38:00 Mental Wellness Coach

40:00 Reach out for Help. Make it Necessary.


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