Emily Durigan

Retired D1 Softballer | @universityofri

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

When I started my work as a mental health advocate with @hidden_opponent, I made a promise that if my story could help others, then I would tell it. Give it a read if you have the time, you won’t regret it. @SHUHallProgram @SHUAthletics https://t.co/ciGhDQhTSA

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

@sarahtrosin @RhodySoftball @SoftballPortal congrats sarah!! welcome to kingston :)

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

Thank you, @universityofri, for giving me the chance to learn how to be something so much more than just a softball player. I am so grateful for the past two years, and i’ll see you again for my M.A. in the fall 🎓 #Classof2024

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

So exciting to see my work with Seton Hall’s chapter of @hidden_opponent in this video!

[The Hub Today @TheHubToday]

There are thousands of student-athletes across the nation who struggle with mental health, @h_donnelly3 talks with the women behind the organization aiming to destigmatize the conversation. @hidden_opponent @victoriagarrick
https://t.co/27z0jdQUcw

[The Hidden Opponent @hidden_opponent]

Important things to note from the @NCAA Student-Athlete Well-Being Study #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

[UMass Women's Soccer @UMassWSoccer]

Wearing green today in support of @hidden_opponent and to raise awareness for mental health 💚

#Flagship 🚩

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

@allytaytay1 @hidden_opponent love you al 💚

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

While I may have retired from athletics, the mental health crisis is still ongoing, and my work is far from done.

I could not be more excited to be taking on the role of Head Campus Captain with @hidden_opponent for the 2022-23 academic year!

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

I cant wait to lead the same group that I had the privilege to be a part of in my time as a collegiate athlete, and help the next generation of Campus Captains bring The Hidden Opponent’s message to their campus. Together we will face #TheHiddenOpponent 💚 #breakthestigma

[The Hidden Opponent @hidden_opponent]

Interested in becoming apart of our Campus Captains program? Are you passionate about mental health advocacy and want to make a change in your community? Apply to be a Campus Captain TODAY🔥💚💪 https://t.co/7GG221OoEw

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

Disgusted? yes. Surprised? no. It’s our responsibility to make sure that behavior like this is addressed and not normalized. Thank you, @_kaitlynyoung, for sharing. Athletes continuing to do so will help prevent future athletes from the same experience. @hidden_opponent

[kait☀️🌻 @_kaitlynyoung]

My college softball experience. 🖤
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[Nina Turner @ninaturner]

The issue is money in politics.

They’re allowing children to die because of the gun lobby.

They’re allowing the planet to die because of Big Oil.

They’re allowing people to go without healthcare and die because of the insurance lobby.

Inaction is bought.

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

@DarienMcdonough @SHUAthletics @SHUSoftball thank you, D 🤍

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

With so much love, it is time for me to announce that I will be medically retiring from softball at the end of this season. To @SHUAthletics & @SHUSoftball: thank you for everything 🤍 https://t.co/vqnhiUz9AI

[BIG EAST Conference @BIGEAST]

It’s okay to not be okay.

It’s okay to…
Take a break
Make mistakes
Have a bad day
Ask for help

YOU Matter.

#MentalHealthMatters x #MoreThanMySport

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

@Maggieboyd2023 you’re the best maggie 🤍

[ESPN @espn]

"It's okay to not be okay." ❤️

Softball players throughout the NCAA spoke out about mental health and shared their personal experiences.

[EXTRA INNING SOFTBALL @ExtraInningSB]

Extra Inning Softball writer & softball great Jessie Warren reveals that her battles with anxiety and depression got so bad, she would cry daily & "wish I was no longer here."
https://t.co/NxF2AFOizT

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

@hvent11 love you so much haley 🤍

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

We are in a crisis. The time for action is now, ⁦@NCAA⁩. https://t.co/1fb3tVS8CN

[Emily Durigan @DuriganEmily]

This is the coach of a national championship team. Listen.

[Oklahoma Softball @OU_Softball]

Mental health matters, today and every day 💚