openly

As more athletes talk openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a small number of fans are weaponizing it.

by
A young black woman in a red jersey dribbles a basketball.

On a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, a fan of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team plays this song to an opposing batter named Marcos Torres. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” six fans responded, imitating a pool game. The batter swings and whiffs. The cacophony begins again. “Marco!” “Polo!” Baseball fans are … Read more

By talking openly about mental health, St. Louis family honors heritage and helps others

by
Sam Zeller (left) and his twin brother Jake Zeller (2012)

Jenna Zeller remembers her brother Jake Zeller as resourceful and having the ability to make people feel loved, welcomed and wanted. “I think he had an old-fashioned soul and was able to make friends with people very easily,” she said. “He was a great guy and a great brother. We will miss him.” Jake Zeller, … Read more