AAAD founder China McCarney joined Adam Lewis Walker and the Awaken Your Alpha Podcast to discuss AAAD and dealing with Anxiety and Depression. China dives into his Mental Health Journey and explains the “why” behind his passion to rid the stigma attached...
In the summer after fifth grade, I was in the car with my family driving up to Niagara Falls. All of a sudden, I felt my throat clench up and I couldn’t eat, drink, or even swallow. The lump in my throat was overwhelming and soon I began to lose my breath. I had never...
Written by: China McCarney Founder – Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression In November of 2016 China McCarney launched a Social Media Campaign to raise awareness and funds for Anxiety and Depression. Over those 30 days he was so inspired by the support and all...
PHOENIX — Jonathan Meldrum, a former offensive lineman at Syracuse, struggled through his sophomore year in college. “I didn’t want to wake up, I didn’t want to get out of bed and I felt physically ill every single day.” After battling depression in high school, he...
I am a retired NCAA D1 pitcher and my brain was the toughest hitter I ever faced. When playing competitive baseball as a teenager in a sport that promises failure, my teenage brain struggled to handle the pressure. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and depression...
