Reign Reflections

Behavioral health impacts people of all ages, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. The world of professional soccer is no exception, with 40 percent of elite soccer players experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Reign Reflections, OL Reign and MultiCare Health System have partnered to tackle this taboo subject with the goal of helping empower people to:

· Acknowledge what they’re feeling

· Take comfort in the fact they’re not alone

· Seek help, if needed

Together, we can destigmatize mental health, paving the way for recovery in our communities. Use #ReignReflections to be a part of this critical conversation.

In the third and final installment of the series, Reign Reflections, OL Reign defender Sam Hiatt and forward Bethany Balcer are back to discuss the future of mental health and how they’ve been helped by the league’s first sport psychologist. Jeff Eisen, MD, chief medical officer for MultiCare Behavioral Health Network also speaks to the importance of open dialogue to expanding access to behavioral health care, treatment and support.

In the second of our three-part video series, OL Reign Academy players Ella Hwang and Eleanor Morrissey open up about finding balance as young athletes and establishing a good support system. Chris Ladish, PhD. speaks to the important of caring for your mental health as you would any other part of your health.

Together, we can destigmatize mental health, paving the way for recovery in our communities. Use #ReignReflections to be a part of this critical conversation.

In the first of our three-part video series, OL Reign players Bethany Balcer, Alana Cook, and Sam Hiatt open up about their own mental health challenges as high-performing athletes and Dr. Jeffrey Eisen, MultiCare Behavioral Health’s chief medical officer, shares his insights on this important health topic.

Together, we can destigmatize mental health, paving the way for recovery in our communities. Use #ReignReflections to be a part of this critical conversation.

Crisis Hotlines

· Dial 988: to connect to local resources through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors.

· King County crisis line: 866-427-4747

· Pierce County crisis line: 800-576-7764 or text HEAL to 741-741

· Kitsap County crisis line: 360-479-3033

· Thurston & Mason Counties crisis line: 360-586-2800

Other Resources

MultiCare Behavioral Health Services

· Children and families

· Adults

· Adults living with chronic mental health conditions

· Older adults

King County

· Dial 2-1-1 or 800-621-4636 Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm