AZ Central“It’s really about removing the stigma that comes with talking about mental health,” Braaten said. “We’re athletes and we’re supposed to be strong but we’re also people and we have problems just like everyone else.” AZ Central“I’m touched by the work of Kym and Mark Hilinski, who founded Hilinski’s Hope in honor of Tyler, and impressed with the resilience and dedication of Nathan Braaten and Taylor Ricci, former athletes at Oregon State who founded the Dam Worth It campaign after both lost teammates to suicide.” The Corvallis Advocate“And so when I got to OSU, and I learned about Dam Worth It, that was when things started to finally open up fore me. I also thought at the same time thought, ‘hey, maybe I could make a documentary about something,’” -Jarred Bierbrauer Sports illustrated"What professionals have told us is that there is so much power in peer-to-peer connections and conversations," - Taylor Ricci usa today“As athletes, we strive to be seen as strong, fearless and invincible—and that’s a barrier for student athletes who are struggling with mental health issues.” nbc sportsThe documentary HeadStrong: Mental Health and Sports tells the story of four elite athletes who have faced mental health challenges.