Ex-NFL QB to speak on depression, suicide


February 20, 2012 at 12:01a.m.

Ex-NFL QB to speak on depression, suicide

YOUNGSTOWN

Eric Hipple, former quarterback with the Detroit Lions and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on depression and suicide, will bring his “You Can Make It!” program to Youngstown State University at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center.

Hipple’s message of awareness of signs and symptoms of depression, steps to recovery, and resilience has helped individuals, families, schools and employers. Hipple has been a motivational speaker on topics of depressive-disorder awareness and treatment after the death of his 15-year-old son by suicide.

The YSU Department of Campus Recreation & Student Programming, Department of Athletics, Center for Human Services Development, Housing & Residence Life, Office of Student Diversity, and the Student Government Association sponsor the program.

For more information, call the YSU Campus Recreation & Student Programming Office at 330-941-3575.

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