SAN FRANCISCO - This week, Pac-12 Networks is bringing fans interviews from former student-athletes and current medical professionals from around the Conference of Champions, who are sharing their stories and offering resources as part of “Mental Health Week.” Tonight, host Mike Yam sits down with former Arizona State basketball standout Robbi Ryan as well as UCLA’s Dr. Michelle Craske during a brand-new episode of “Pac-12 Playlist,” presented by New York Life, airing at 7 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. MT on Pac-12 Network.

 

Yam talks with Ryan about her own mental health and ways she has coped with her struggles. Ryan also shares how the Sun Devils staff became a support system, and offers advice on how to improve your own mental health while social distancing.

 

Dr. Craske, who is the Director of the Anxiety and Depression Research Center at UCLA, talks about how UCLA is helping the health needs of their students during the pandemic through the ‘STAND Program.’ Dr. Craske also discusses the importance of public figures, like former Bruin Kevin Love, opening up about their own experiences with mental health.

 

Also tonight in honor of Memorial Day, Arizona State’s Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson shares how the Chairs of Honor, which recognize POW/MIA troops and their families, became an important addition to Sun Devil Stadium.

 

Here's to all of our heroes on Memorial Day. @TheSunDevils VP of University Athletics @SunDevilRay23 discussed the motivation for the Chairs of Honor at Sun Devil Stadium, which recognize POW/MIA troops and their families. pic.twitter.com/x0Uyiwekck

— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) May 25, 2020

 

Dr. Craske’s extended interview, in which she talks about the importance of both mental health awareness and resources, is available now on the “Pac-12 Perspective” podcast, presented by Nike, wherever fans get their podcasts. Fans can find Ryan’s full interview on tomorrow’s edition of the podcast.

 

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're interviewing advocates like @UCLA professor Dr. Michelle Craske.

Dr. Craske previously worked with @kevinlove and commended her fellow Bruin for promoting mental health initiatives.

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— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) May 25, 2020

 

●      Monday, May 25

○      Pac-12 Playlist, presented by New York Life - 7 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. MT on Pac-12 Network and the Pac-12 Now app

■      Re-airing at 9 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. MT on Pac-12 regional channels

■      All of the interviews featured on the most recent episodes of “Pac-12 Playlist” are available on-demand on Pac-12.com or the Pac-12 Now app

 

All broadcasts are also available in HD via the Pac-12 Now app (for iOS, Android and Apple TV). For more information and to see a list of the multiple options to access Pac-12 Networks anywhere across the United States, please visit GetPac12Networks.com.

 

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