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Highlights from An Evening of Conversation with Clint Malarchuk
By Sean Mayer
As he fought back tears, former National Hockey League goalie Clint Malarchuk told a rapt audience what led him to point a gun under his chin and pull the trigger in 2009.
“I didn’t want to kill myself,” Malarchuk said of the suicide attempt on his Nevada ranch. “I wanted to get rid of the hamster or mouse or rat that was running around inside my head.”
An Evening of Conversation with Clint Malarchuk
On Thursday, October 26th, The Mental Health Association of Westchester welcomed former NHL all-star goalie Clint Malarchuk and his wife Joanie for a riveting and unforgettable evening of conversation.
In the News: Mental Health and Athletes
“To show weakness, we’re told in sports, is to deserve shame. But showing weakness, addressing your mental health, is strength,” says Mardy Fish, one of eight professional athletes who candidly shared their personal stories of mental health issues with USA TODAY.
Click the article below for more from Michael Phelps, Imani Boyette, Mardy Fish, Rick Ankiel, Royce White, Allison Schmitt, Brandon Marshall and Jerry West.
MHA Appoints Stacey Roberts to Role of COO
The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Roberts, LCSW, to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Roberts formerly held the role of Senior Vice-President of Behavioral Health Services at the agency.
MHA Debuts Telehealth Initiative
The Mental Health Association of Westchester is pleased to announce the debut of Telehealth, a groundbreaking behavioral health service that enables clients to meet with the agency’s psychiatrists via two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment.
Featuring HIPAA-compliant computer and web cam configurations, Telehealth stations are located in MHA’s White Plains, Yonkers and Mount Kisco clinics and offer improved access to care for clients who are in crisis situations and those who engage in clinical walk-in services.