Former Brigham Young University quarterback and mental health activist Tanner Mangum opens up about his battles with mental health. He shares his story of becoming aware to what he was experiencing, the fears he faced when contemplating asking for help, and the amazing things that getting help and sharing his story have done for him.
Read MoreFormer BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum embodies everything it is to be TheONE. Tanner is known for throwing the famous Hail Mary in his first ever college football game, opening up about his mental health at a crucial time in his career, and being an all-around stand up guy. Tanner's ability to bounce back during a career of ups and downs and his willingness to put the team first is second to none. He is constantly engaging the community with mental health awareness and support. Don't miss this powerful episode of TheONE.
Read MoreDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, Tanner joins The Yogi Roth show to share his story and educate us that 1 in 5 student-athletes seek help with mental health, and those are only the statistics reported. This conversation will impact those listening; ranging from athletes, coaches, families and more to remind us all that mental health is something that must continue to be talked about, without fear of judgment.
Listen to this podcast for more insights about Tanner’s mission trip and college football career, as well as how he continues to seek a life of contentment and inner peace.
Tanner Mangum went from being the best high school QB in Idaho, to co-MVP of both the Elite 11 and prestigious Under Armour All America game, to leaving football for two years to serve a religious mission in Chile. After the two-year hiatus, Mangum came off the sidelines and led BYU to two consecutive miracle victories with last second Hail Mary's. His legend was born. That season, he'd go on to set BYU records for most passing yards and TDs as a freshman, besting previous BYU stars such as Steve Young, Ty Detmer, and Jim McMahon. But injuries and other setbacks set off trying times, as well as struggles with mental health. Mangum bravely opened up about these challenges, winning fans across the country. But what about football? Does he have what it takes to make an NFL roster? Mangum sits down with Brian Fitch and Quincy, who's training Mangum for the draft, in one of the most revealing and inspiring interviews featured on The QB Podcast.
Read MoreAllstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association announced the nomination of BYU senior quarterback Tanner Mangum to the 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team on Tuesday.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has been one of the most esteemed honors in college football for more than 25 years. The student-athletes who are nominated for this award not only demonstrate a unique dedication to community service and desire to make a positive impact on the lives around them, but they also show tremendous perseverance as well as the ability to overcome personal struggles and come out victorious against all odds.
Read More“I’ve experienced a little bit of everything,” he said. “And it’s taught me things I can carry with me for the rest of my life.”
You want to run through a wall of fear, try informing coaches that you are dealing with mental-health issues in a football world, an environment of what Mangum described as “hyper-masculinity,” a place where any kind of condition of the mind is seen by some as weakness.
To those neanderthals, Mangum simply said, “It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. It’s my story.”
He’s handled it. It’s up to others to understand it, too.
Read MoreWebby Award Nominee for Online Video Series - Public Service & Activism
In November 2018 I was featured in the National Football Foundation’s special campaign focused on erasing the stigma surrounding mental health in college football. “Unashamed” is a 4-part digital series in which I share my story of how I sought help for my own mental health issues, how I’m now using my platform to encourage others to do the same — and in turn changing how mental health is viewed among athletes nationwide.
Read More
